US Jurisdictions

Washington

New and Updated

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Legal Timetable

Renton, Washington, Scheduling Ordinance Takes Effect
Type:

Legal Timetable

Renton, Washington, Minimum Wage Takes Effect at $20.29 for Large Employers, $18.29 for Mid-Sized Employers
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Legal Timetable

Washington Implements Permanent Wildfire Smoke Exposure Rules
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Employment Law Guide

Drugs, Alcohol and Smoking: Washington

Updated to reflect protections for off-duty marijuana use and the prohibition of preemployment marijuana testing, effective January 1, 2024.
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Legal Timetable

Bellingham, Washington, Minimum Wage Takes Effect at $17.28
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Legal Timetable

Tukwila, Washington, Minimum Wage Increases to $19.29 for Mid-Sized Employers, Remains $20.29 for Large Employers

Updated to reflect the 2024 annual inflation adjustment to the minimum wages.
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Legal Timetable

Tukwila, Washington, Minimum Wage Increases to $20.29 for Large Employers, $18.29 for Mid-Sized Employers

Updated to reflect the 2024 annual inflation adjustment to the minimum wages.
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Legal Timetable

Seattle, Washington, Minimum Wage Increases

Updated to reflect the 2024 annual inflation adjustment to the minimum wages.
Type:

Legal Timetable

SeaTac, Washington, Minimum Wage Increases to $19.71

Updated to reflect the 2024 annual inflation adjustment to the minimum wage.
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Legal Timetable

Seattle, Washington, Enacts App-Based Worker Minimum Payment Law

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Washington at a Glance

State Minimum Wage:: $16.66 (note: higher in one or more localities)
State Paid Sick Leave Mandated:: Yes
State Ban the Box Adopted:: Yes

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

Independent Contractors

Wage and Hour