The State of Washington has enacted legislation (House Bill 5097) that expands eligibility for the state's paid family and medical leave program. House Bill 5097 takes effect on July 25, 2021.

Washington Governor Jay Inslee has signed Senate Bill 5115, also known as the Health Emergency Labor Standards Act (or HELSA). The HELSA expands worker protections during a public health emergency and requires employers to follow certain notice requirements. Senate Bill 5115 is effective immediately.

The State of Washington has enacted legislation (House Bill 1073) that expands employee eligibility for the state's paid family and medical leave program. House Bill 1073 is effective immediately.

The state of Washington has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 5254) that requires certain employers to accommodate an employee's voluntary usage of personal protective equipment (PPE) during a public health emergency. Senate Bill 5254 is effective immediately.

The State of Washington has enacted legislation (House Bill 1206) that requires staffing agencies and employers to follow certain communication and safety protocols for temporary workers. House Bill 1206 takes effect on July 25, 2021.

Washington State has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 5284), which will eliminate subminimum wage certificates for individuals with disabilities. Senate Bill 5284 takes effect on July 25, 2021.

The State of Washington will increase its minimum wage on January 1, 2021.

Seattle Washington's minimum wage will increase on January 1, 2021. All non-exempt employees who work in Seattle must be paid the minimum wage per hour.

Effective immediately, Seattle has expanded the reasons employees may take leave under its Paid Sick and Safe Time Ordinance.

Washington has published a final rule that updates the criteria for determining which workers are exempt from minimum wage and overtime. The new rule takes effect July 1, 2020.