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Washington Increases Safety Standards for Isolated Employees

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.

Washington Expands Pregnancy Accommodations; Requires Paid Lactation Breaks

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.

Washington Expands Paid Family Leave Act

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.

Washington Adds Leave for Victims of a Hate Crime

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.

Washington State Modified Hospital Workers Meal and Rest Break Requirements

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.

Washington Increases Child Labor Protections

The state of Washington has enacted legislation (House Bill 1644), which adds child labor protections. House Bill 1644 is effective July 1, 2026.

Washington Adds Immigration Status Protections

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

Washington Requires Notice Before Certain Layoffs

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.

Washington Amends Pay Transparency Law

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.

Washington - Spokane, Washington Restricts Address Use in Hiring Process

Spokane, Washington has passed Ordinance C36666 (the Ordinance), which adds restrictions on how employers use an applicant’s address in the hiring process. The Ordinance takes effect on May 25, 2025.
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