Branson v. Washington Fine Wine & Spirits
Supreme Court of the State of Washington
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Date: December 20, 2024
Certified Question Presented: "What must a Plaintiff prove to be deemed a 'job applicant' within the meaning of [Washington's pay transparency statute]? For example, must they prove that they are a 'bona fide' applicant?"
Summary: The RLC’s brief explains that the statute’s text, purpose, and history does not support plaintiff’s interpretation of “job applicant,” discusses the failure to establish standing by uninterested alleged “applicants,” and describes the absurd results that would arrive from plaintiff’s view of the statute.
Counsel: Kathleen (“Katie”) O’Sullivan and Shae McPhee of Perkins Coie
Certified Question Presented: "What must a Plaintiff prove to be deemed a 'job applicant' within the meaning of [Washington's pay transparency statute]? For example, must they prove that they are a 'bona fide' applicant?"
Summary: The RLC’s brief explains that the statute’s text, purpose, and history does not support plaintiff’s interpretation of “job applicant,” discusses the failure to establish standing by uninterested alleged “applicants,” and describes the absurd results that would arrive from plaintiff’s view of the statute.
Counsel: Kathleen (“Katie”) O’Sullivan and Shae McPhee of Perkins Coie