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Washington Labor Laws


Workers' Rights

Employment Standards ensures that Washington employees get rights such as minimum wage, overtime, paid sick leave provided under the state's labor laws.

Workers' Rights - WA.gov

Washington's current minimum wage is $14.49 per hour for most workers. Some parts of our state have a higher minimum wage. Your pay cannot be based on your ...

Washington State Labor Laws 2024: Compliance Guide & Updates

Washington law requires employers to pay non-exempt employees 1.5 times their regular rate of pay for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek. The Fair Labor ...

Washington State Workers Rights Full Manual

You can also call the L&I at (360) 902-5316 or toll-free at (866) 219-7321 to report your employer or file a complaint. Interpreter services are available.

Quick and Easy Guide to Labor & Employment Law: Washington

Washington is an at-will employment state, which means that the employer or employee may end the employment relationship for any reason or no reason as long as ...

Your Worker's Rights In Washington State - Emery Reddy

Federal and Washington state labor laws give you the right to work free of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including ...

Washington State Workers' Rights Manual: Home Page

5 basic rights in Washington · 1) You have the right to be paid · 2) You have the right to take care of yourself & your family · 3) You have the right to be free ...

Your rights at work - Working Washington

Hourly workers in Washington state are entitled to a 10-minute paid rest break for every 4 hours of work, plus a 30-minute unpaid meal break for any shift over ...

State and Federal Resources - LaborStandards | seattle.gov

The Washington State Industrial Health and Safety Act requires employers to provide a safe workplace for their employees. The Washington State Department of ...

Washington State Child Labor Laws - The Complete Guide for 2024

Minors under the age of 16 may not work more than two hours without taking a rest break or meal break.

Washington Labor Laws Guide

Ultimate Washington labor law guide: minimum wage, overtime, break, leave, hiring, termination, and miscellaneous labor laws.

Labor and Employment Law Section

Representatives from Washington State Department of Labor and Industries discuss the Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, RCW 49.52. Topics include ...

Washington Labor Law | March 19, 2024 - Jibble

What are Washington Time Off/Break Laws? As per the regulations of the Washington Labor and Industries Department, all employees working in the state of ...

Washington Labor Laws 2024 | Minimum Wage, Overtime & More

As of January 1, 2024, Washington's minimum wage is $16.28 per hour. The state minimum wage applies to most employers and employees with some exceptions.

Washington Break Laws - The Complete Guide for 2024

When a rest break is interrupted, an additional 10 minutes of uninterrupted break time is to be given to the employee as early as possible. Any ...

2025 Washington Employment Law Update - Minimum Wage ...

Washington Labor and Industries promulgated new permanent regulations requiring employers to take a number of steps to protect workers from the hazards of ...

Understanding Washington Employment and Labor Laws - Deel

Overtime pay in Washington. Under Washington state law, non-exempt employees must be paid overtime at a rate of one and a half times their ...

Washington Labor Law - Complete Guide 2024 - TimeCamp

The state's legal framework around employment practices is designed to ensure fair treatment of workers and safe working conditions.

Legal Updates–Washington | Miller Nash LLP

Beginning June 6, 2024, a new Washington law prohibits employers from requiring employees to attend meetings which have the primary purpose of communicating the ...

Employment and labor laws in Washington 2024 guide - Multiplier

Full-time employment in Washington is generally considered to be between 32 and 40 hours per week. Any hours worked beyond 40 hours per week are considered ...