Thursday, January 19, 2023, 2 – 3pm PST

This is an educational webinar to inform employers about the Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, which prohibits gender pay discrimination and promotes fairness among workers by addressing business practices that contribute to income disparities between genders.

The webinar will be a 60-minute presentation by the Equal Pay Specialists from L&I’s Employment Standards program, which includes the opportunity to ask questions during the presentation.

We will cover:
An overview of the law
Employee and job applicant’s protections under the law
L&I’s enforcement and investigation process
Employer resources

Upon registration, you will receive additional information on how to access the webinar. We will also provide instructions on how to use Zoom at the beginning of the webinar.

If these dates and times do not fit your schedule, please email Devon Wesch at wesy235@lni.wa.gov  or Jackie Ferrer Thomas at ferx235@lni.wa.gov. We would be happy to schedule a personalized webinar or consultation for you or your organization.

If you have additional questions or need assistance, please call (360) 896-2384 or (509) 324-2567.

To find out more about the Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, visit the L&I website.

Interpretation services for these sessions can be provided at no cost to you when you request them ahead of time. You can contact Luz Gonzalez-Virgen at luz.gonzalez-virgen@lni.wa.gov or (360) 789-5287 to request interpretation services.