SB 5408 threatens workers’ rights by undermining wage transparency and promoting wage inequity. It shifts the burden onto job applicants to notify employers of missing wage and benefits info, giving employers 10 days to correct it without penalties. This unfair process discourages accountability and puts applicants at a disadvantage.
Take action: Contact your Representative and Senator to oppose SB 5408 and protect Washington workers.
Simply follow the steps below:
Visit leg.wa.govIn the menu, select ‘Legislators’
Click on ‘Look up your legislative district’
Enter your address and click ‘Find My District’
Click on your Representative or SenatorScroll down to the yellow email button
Fill in the required fields:
- Bill Number: 5408
- Position: Oppose
Fill in your comment on why this matters to you as a Washington state worker. We have included an example below.
Select ‘Yes’ to receive a response
Click ‘Send Comment’
Example of opposition letter:
Dear [Legislator Name],
My name is [Your Name], and I’m a resident of [Your City/Town]. I am writing to oppose SB 5408 – the Wage and Salary Transparency Bill. While the bill purports to promote transparency, it does the opposite. It removes all penalties for employers that violate the wage transparency mandate.
As a longtime worker in Washington, I know salary transparency is crucial for making informed decisions and addressing wage disparities. However, this bill places the burden on applicants to flag non-compliant job postings, risking retaliation or being overlooked for the role.
If we are serious about wage equality, pay transparency should be a given, not something applicants have to enforce – especially when it will wind up costing them job opportunities.
I urge you to reject SB 5408 and work towards solutions that truly promote fairness for all workers.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Contact Information]
