US Jurisdictions

Washington

New and Updated

Type:

Legal Timetable

Washington Minimum Salary for Overtime-Exempt Employees Increases to $1,499.40 per Week ($1,332.80 per Week for Small Employers)

Updated to reflect the 2025 annual inflation adjustment to the minimum salary.
Type:

Legal Timetable

Washington Minimum Salary for Overtime-Exempt Employees Is Adjusted for Inflation
Type:

Legal Timetable

Washington Clarifies Good Cause Exceptions for Unemployment Eligibility
Type:

Employment Law Guide

Unemployment Insurance: Washington

Updated to reflect amendment clarifying good cause as it relates to unemployment eligibility.
Type:

Employment Law Guide

New Hire Paperwork: Washington

Updated to reflect new hire notice provision in law providing protections for warehouse workers, effective July 1, 2024.
Type:

Legal Timetable

Washington Permits Voluntary Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Type:

Employment Law Guide

Retirement Benefits: Washington

Updated to reflect the forthcoming Washington Saves Retirement Savings Program.
Type:

Employment Law Guide

Unemployment Insurance Tax (FUTA/SUTA); Workers' Compensation Payroll Assessment: Washington

Updated to reflect amendments regarding voluntary contributions, effective June 5, 2024.
Type:

Legal Timetable

Washington Amends Paid Sick Leave Law
Type:

Employment Law Guide

The Unionization Process: Washington

Updated to reflect law regarding captive audience meetings, effective June 6, 2024.

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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

HR Management

Labor Relations

Organizational Exit

Payroll

Recruiting and Hiring

Risk Management - Health, Safety, Security

Types of Employers and Workers

Independent Contractors

Wage and Hour