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Washington Updates Paid Family and Medical Leave Rate and Reminds Employers About Other Changes in 2026

12/04/25

The Washington State Employment Security Department (ESD) has announced a new Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) premium rate beginning Jan. 1, 2026.  ESD also reminds employers about other PFML impacts occurring in 2026.
Tuesday, December 2, 2025/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (617)/Comments (0)/
Categories: Compliance Corner State Compliance UpdateWashington
Tags: Compliance Corner12/04/25

Washington Increases Safety Standards for Isolated Employees

08/07/25

The state of Washington has enacted legislation (House Bill 1524), which increases certain employer's workplace safety requirements for isolated employees. House Bill 1524 takes effect on Jan.  1, 2026.

Wednesday, August 6, 2025/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (4087)/Comments (0)/
Categories: Compliance Corner Washington
Tags: Compliance Corner08/07/25

Washington Expands Pregnancy Accommodations; Requires Paid Lactation Breaks

08/07/25

The state of Washington has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 5217), which expands pregnancy accommodation requirements and adds paid lactation break requirements. Senate Bill 5217 takes effect on Jan.  1, 2027.
Wednesday, August 6, 2025/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (3593)/Comments (0)/
Categories: Compliance Corner State Compliance UpdateWashington
Tags: Compliance Corner08/07/25

Washington Expands Paid Family Leave Act

08/07/25

The state of Washington has enacted legislation (House Bill 1213), which expands protections under the Washington Paid Family Leave Act. House Bill 1213 takes effect on Jan.  1, 2026.

Wednesday, August 6, 2025/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (3815)/Comments (0)/
Categories: Compliance Corner State Compliance UpdateWashington
Tags: Compliance Corner08/07/25

Washington Adds Leave for Victims of a Hate Crime

08/07/25

The State of Washington has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 5101), which requires an employer to provide safety accommodations and unpaid leave when an employee or their family member is a victim of a hate crime. Senate Bill 5101 takes effect on Jan. 1, 2026.

Wednesday, August 6, 2025/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (4078)/Comments (0)/
Categories: Compliance Corner State Compliance UpdateWashington
Tags: Compliance Corner08/07/25

Washington State Modified Hospital Workers Meal and Rest Break Requirements

07/03/25

Washington state Governor Bob Ferguson has signed House Bill 1879 (HB 1879) into law, which modifies meal and rest break requirements for hospital workers. The law takes effect Jan, 1, 2026.
Tuesday, July 1, 2025/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (4525)/Comments (0)/
Categories: Compliance Corner State Compliance UpdateWashington
Tags: Compliance Corner07/03/25

Washington Increases Child Labor Protections

07/03/25

The state of Washington has enacted legislation (House Bill 1644), which adds child labor protections. House Bill 1644 is effective July 1, 2026.
Tuesday, July 1, 2025/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (4438)/Comments (0)/
Categories: Compliance Corner State Compliance UpdateWashington
Tags: Compliance Corner07/03/25

Washington Adds Immigration Status Protections

07/03/25

The State of Washington has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 5104), which adds immigration status protections. Senate Bill 5104 is effective July 1, 2025.

Tuesday, July 1, 2025/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (4127)/Comments (0)/
Categories: Compliance Corner State Compliance UpdateWashington
Tags: Compliance Corner07/03/25

Washington Requires Notice Before Certain Layoffs

06/05/25

The state of Washington has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 5525, Securing Timely Notification and Benefits for Laid-Off Employees Act (the Act)), which adds employer requirements surrounding mass layoffs and business closures. The Act is set to take effect on July 27, 2025.
Monday, June 2, 2025/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (5372)/Comments (0)/
Categories: Compliance Corner State Compliance UpdateWashington
Tags: Compliance Corner06/05/25

Washington Amends Pay Transparency Law

06/05/25

The State of Washington has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 5408), which amends its Equal Pay and Opportunities Act. Senate Bill 5408 takes effect on July 27, 2025.
Monday, June 2, 2025/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (5952)/Comments (0)/
Categories: Compliance Corner State Compliance UpdateWashington
Tags: Compliance Corner06/05/25
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