Washington Supreme Court Expands Exposure Under Pay-Transparency Law for Retail and Hospitality Employers
In September 2025, the Washington Supreme Court issued a significant decision interpreting Washington’s pay-transparency statute, RCW 49.58.110, part of the Equal Pay and Opportunities Act (EPOA). In Branson v. Washington Fine Wine & Spirits, LLC, 5 Wash. 3d 289, 574 P.3d 1031 (2025), the Court held that an individual qualifies as a “job applicant” entitled...