Washington
Updated to reflect retaliation provisions in the Burien minimum wage ordinance, effective January 1, 2025.
Seven states have increased the compensation threshold in 2025 that employers must meet for employees who are subject to a noncompete agreement.
Updated to reflect the addition of the Paid Sick Leave Handbook Statement [Lump Sum Method]: Tacoma, Washington.
Employers, regardless of location, that have one or more employees working more than 80 hours per year in Tacoma, Washington, should consider including this statement in their handbook to educate employees about the availability of sick leave using the lump sum method and to show their compliance with the Tacoma Paid Sick Leave Ordinance. This policy also covers the Washington Paid Sick Leave Law. It is intended to address compliance with both state and local law.
Updated to reflect an increase in the minimum salary for overtime-exempt executive, administrative and professional employees and the minimum hourly wage for computer professionals, effective January 1, 2025.
Updated title for style, and updated threshold, statement and guidance to address compliance with the state paid sick leave law.
Washington employers with at least one employee working within the geographic boundaries of the City of Seattle that wish to provide sick leave using the lump sum method should consider including this statement in their handbook to educate employees, including supervisors, about the availability of sick leave and to show their compliance with Seattle's Paid Sick and Safe Time Ordinance. This policy also covers the Washington Paid Sick Leave Law. It is intended to address compliance with both state and local law.
Updated title for style, and updated threshold, statement and guidance to address compliance with the state paid sick leave law.
Updated title for style, and updated threshold, statement and guidance to reflect amendments to the paid sick leave law that expand qualifying reasons for leave and the definition of family member, effective January 1, 2025.
Washington employers with employees in Washington but not in Seattle or Tacoma that provide sick leave using the lump sum method should consider including this statement in their handbook to educate employees, including supervisors, about the availability of sick leave and to show their compliance with Washington's Paid Sick Leave Law.