Washington
Updated to enhance organization and consistency of content.
A first-of-its-kind law allowing employees to use paid sick leave to attend immigration-related proceedings could serve as a template for other states and localities to expand their own leave requirements.
Updated to reflect Spokane ban the address law, effective May 25, 2025.
The Washington legislature has passed a law that would enhance criminal background screening protections for job applicants and employees.
Updated guidance to reflect information from the state Employment Security Department clarifying waiting period exceptions.
Updated to reflect latest developments.
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.