Revised Code of Washington
2024 Archive

Chapter 49.58 RCW
WASHINGTON EQUAL PAY AND OPPORTUNITIES ACT(Formerly: Wages—Advancement Opportunities)
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49.58.005FindingsIntent.
49.58.010Definitions.
49.58.020Wage discrimination due to gender prohibitedPenaltyCivil recovery.
49.58.030FindingWhen career advancement limited by genderRemediesComplaintPenalties.
49.58.040Certain employer conduct prohibitedEmployee not required to disclose compensation.
49.58.050Employer retaliation prohibited.
49.58.060Complaint by employeeInvestigation by directorResolving the violationPenalties.
49.58.070Employee may bring civil actionDamages and relief.
49.58.080Violation of chapterAdoption of discriminatory compensation decision or other practice.
49.58.090Rules.
49.58.100Employer seeking wage and salary history of applicants prohibitedRemedies.
49.58.110Disclosure of wage or salary range by employerWhen requiredRemedies.
49.58.900Department of labor and industries materials and outreach.