Washington state has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 5793), which expands paid sick leave protections under state law. Senate Bill 5793 takes effect on Jan. 1, 2025.

Washington state has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 5793), which expands paid sick leave protections under state law. Senate Bill 5793 takes effect on Jan. 1, 2025.

Washington state has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 5778), which protects employees who refuse to attend employer meetings or listen to (or view) employer communications because the meetings or communications involve political or religious matters. Senate Bill 5778 takes effect on June 6, 2024.

Washington has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 5123), which prohibits employers from making a hiring decision based on an individual’s off-duty use of cannabis or certain positive pre-employment drug test results. Senate Bill 5123 takes effect on January 1, 2024.

Washington has enacted legislation (House Bill 1491), which prohibits an employer from searching an employee’s privately owned vehicle. House Bill 1491 takes effect on July 23, 2023.

The State of Washington has released information to assist employers in meeting their requirements under the Washington Cares Act.

Washington Governor Jay Inslee has signed into law House Bill 1262 establishing a requirement for employers to report lump sum payments , such as a bonus, to the Division of Child Support (DCS) where the employer has received a withholding order on the employee’s wages for child support.  The law is effective July 23, 2023.   

The State of Washington has released information to assist employers in meeting their requirements under the Washington Cares Act.

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.