Washington
Washington law requires covered employers to keep records about employees' wages and hours, including the minimum wage tip credit. This guide provides an in-depth review of Washington employment law HR must follow with respect to wage and hour recordkeeping.
This guide provides HR professionals with an overview of Washington law regarding employer liability for negligent hiring and negligent retention. It discusses how to minimize the risk of negligent hiring and retention claims through various forms of screening and covers legal limitations on these screening methods.
This guide provides HR professionals with an overview of Washington laws surrounding affirmative action in the workplace. It covers the law for private employers, the law for state contractors, apprenticeship programs and veterans preference policies.
This guide provides an overview of laws relevant to separation from employment in Washington, including those related to final pay, references and termination letters, access to personnel files and record retention requirements.
Washington does not have a traditional law requiring employers to provide continuing health care coverage. This guide helps HR professionals understand requirements related to continued health care coverage for employees affected by a labor dispute and conversion coverage.
This guide provides an overview of Washington law regarding jury duty leave for employees. It covers employer obligations to provide leave, employee eligibility for leave, compensation during leave, and prohibited actions against employees who perform jury service.
This guide provides compliance guidance for HR and payroll professionals in Washington regarding the requirement to report new hire information to the state, including what, when and how to report.