The Washington Department of Labor & Industries (WDOL) has announced  an increase to the state’s white collar overtime exemption salary threshold.   

The state of Washington’s Department of Labor & Industries (DOLI) has adopted a Final Rule to permanently protect workers from outdoor heat exposure. The Final Rule takes effect on July 17, 2023.

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.

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. 

The Washington Department of Labor & Industries (WDOL) has announced  an increase to the state’s minimum wage as well as revised overtime exemption salary thresholds.  

Washington has enacted a final rule that clarifies how the seven-day waiting period impacts Washington’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program. The final rule is effective immediately.