Washington HR and Employment Law

Date:: April 18, 2025
Type:: News

Washington Likely to Strengthen Fair Chance Law

The Washington legislature has passed a law that would enhance criminal background screening protections for job applicants and employees.

Type:: Handbook Templates

Paid Family and Medical Leave Handbook Statement: Washington

Updated guidance to reflect information from the state Employment Security Department clarifying waiting period exceptions.

Type:: Employment Law Guide

Labor and Employment Law Overview: Washington

Updated to reflect latest developments.

Type:: Legal Timetable

Everett, Washington, Minimum Wage Takes Effect at $20.24 for Large Employers, $18.24 for Small Employers

Type:: Legal Timetable

Everett, Washington, Scheduling Ordinance Takes Effect

Type:: Legal Timetable

Burien, Washington, Minimum Wage Takes Effect at $20.16 for Mid-Sized Employers

Updated to reflect amendments to the minimum wage ordinance in Burien.

Type:: Legal Timetable

Burien, Washington, Minimum Wage Takes Effect at $21.16 for Large Employers

Updated to reflect amendments to the minimum wage ordinance in Burien.

Type:: Legal Timetable

Washington Amends Unemployment Eligibility

Date:: October 16, 2024
Type:: News

Minimum Wage Changes Will Be on the Ballot in Multiple States

Next month, voters will decide the fate of minimum wage initiatives in Alaska, Arizona, California, Massachusetts, Missouri and Everett, Washington.

Type:: Legal Timetable

King County, Washington, Minimum Wage Takes Effect at $20.29 for Large Employers, $18.29 for Mid-Sized Employers, $17.29 for Small Employers

Updated to reflect clarification of the 2025 minimum wage.

US Jurisdictions

Washington

New and Updated

Washington Likely to Strengthen Fair Chance Law

Paid Family and Medical Leave Handbook Statement: Washington

Labor and Employment Law Overview: Washington

Everett, Washington, Minimum Wage Takes Effect at $20.24 for Large Employers, $18.24 for Small Employers

Everett, Washington, Scheduling Ordinance Takes Effect

Burien, Washington, Minimum Wage Takes Effect at $20.16 for Mid-Sized Employers

Burien, Washington, Minimum Wage Takes Effect at $21.16 for Large Employers

Washington Amends Unemployment Eligibility

Minimum Wage Changes Will Be on the Ballot in Multiple States

King County, Washington, Minimum Wage Takes Effect at $20.29 for Large Employers, $18.29 for Mid-Sized Employers, $17.29 for Small Employers

Washington at a Glance

Local Coverage

Washington Employment Law Guide

At-Will, Contracts and Restrictive Covenants

EEO

Employee Benefits

Employee Leaves

Employee Management

HR Strategy, Management and the Law

Labor Relations

Organizational Exit

Payroll

Recruiting and Hiring

Risk Management - Health, Safety, Security

Types of Employers and Workers

Wage and Hour