On Nov. 8, 2022, Tukwila, Washington voters approved Measure No. 1, which establishes a minimum wage for the city for hospitality and transportation employees of a “covered employer.”
“Covered employer” means an employer that either: (1) employs at least 15 employees regardless of where those employees are employed, or (2) has annual gross revenue over $2 million.
The Details:
Tukwila currently follows Washington state law, which mandates a minimum wage of at least $14.49 per hour, increasing to $15.74 on January 1, 2023. Washington prohibits the use of a tip credit when paying tipped employees.
As a result of Measure No. 1, certain Tukwila employers, including hotels, restaurants, and other commercial employers, must pay covered employees an hourly minimum wage comparable to equivalent employees in the city of SeaTac, adjusted by the annual rate of inflation as determined by the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Area CPI-W.
The city of Sea-Tac, Washington currently has a minimum wage of $17.54 for hospitality and transportation workers , which will increase to $19.06 on January 1, 2023.
Next Steps:
Effective January 1, 2023, covered employers in Tukwila, Washington must pay their hospitality and transportation employees at least a minimum wage of $19.06 per hour.
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