WA Equal Pay Act: Court Clarifies Job Applicant Definition for Employers
On September 4, 2025, the Washington Supreme Court issued a major decision in Branson v. Washington Fine Wine & Spirits, LLC, clarifying employers’ obligations under the state’s Equal Pay and Opportunities Act (EPOA). The case addressed a simple but critical question: Who qualifies as a “job applicant” entitled to sue when an employer fails to… Read More