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Jan 28 2026
Labor Relations

Q&A: Does a union have a right to bargain over adding another paid holiday

Question: Our business has been doing very well lately, and employees are doing a great job. As a reward, we want to give them an additional paid holiday for this year. Most of our employees are represented by a union, and this holiday is not included in the collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Is it okay…

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Dec 19 2025
Leave LawsOregonWashington

Q&A: Does sick time cover flood evacuation in Washington & Oregon?

Question: The area where our business is located is under a level 3 (go now, shut the business) evacuation order from the county’s office of emergency management due to flooding. Can employees use their paid sick leave while we’re closed? Answer: If you’re located in Oregon or Washington, then yes, employees are allowed to use any available paid…

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Oct 17 2025
Wage and HourWashington

More Washington cities announce 2026 minimum wage increases

The cities of Everett, Renton, and SeaTac recently announced their new minimum wage rates that go into effect on January 1, 2026. Everett minimum wage: The City of Everett’s new minimum wage rates (excluding tips/service charges) are: Large employers (500+ employees, including franchises under common control): $20.77 per hour, up from last year’s $20.24 per…

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Oct 13 2025
Wage and HourWashington

Washington minimum wage and exempt salary will rise in 2026

The state of Washington has announced increases to the minimum wage rate and to the salary thresholds for exempt white-collar employees, effective January 1, 2026. The cities of Bellingham, Burien, Seattle, Tukwila, and unincorporated King County have also announced their minimum wage increases for 2026. We’re still waiting for updates from the cities of Everett, SeaTac,…

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Jun 09 2025
HiringWage and HourWashington

New Washington bill updates wage disclosure law for job postings

Governor Bob Ferguson has signed SSB 5408, updating the job posting provisions of the Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, effective July 27, 2025. Employers may now include a fixed wage amount when offering only a fixed wage amount for a job opening or internal transfer. This amends the prior requirement to always post a wage…

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Oct 22 2024
Wage and HourWashington

More Washington cities announce minimum wage rate increases

The cities of Renton, Seattle, SeaTac, and Tukwila recently announced their new minimum wage rates that go into effect on January 1, 2025. Unincorporated King County has not yet announced its new minimum wage rate, but we will keep members informed when the new rate is released. Renton minimum wage: The City of Renton’s new…

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Oct 07 2024
Wage and HourWashington

WASHINGTON: Noncompete salary thresholds rise for 2025

The Washington Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) announced increases to the minimum salary thresholds for noncompete agreements, which will take effect on January 1, 2025. Washington law prohibits noncompete agreements with individuals who earn less than the applicable annual salary threshold. L&I publishes separate thresholds for employees and independent contractors which are both adjusted…

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Oct 07 2024
Wage and HourWashington

WASHINGTON: Minimum wage and exempt salary increases in 2025

The state of Washington has announced increases to the minimum wage rate and the exempt salary thresholds for employees, effective January 1, 2025. These increases impact several state wage requirements that you’ll want to be aware of if you have employees in Washington. The cities of Bellingham and Burien have also announced their minimum wage increases for…

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Nov 02 2023
Wage and HourWashington

WASHINGTON: Noncompete salary threshold rises for 2024

The Washington Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) will soon announce the minimum salary thresholds for noncompete agreements that take effect on January 1, 2024. Washington law prohibits noncompete agreements with individuals who earn less than the applicable annual salary threshold. L&I publishes separate thresholds for employees and independent contractors which are both adjusted annually…

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Oct 19 2023
Wage and HourWashington

Washington minimum wage and exempt salary increase in 2024

The state of Washington has announced increases in the minimum wage rate and the exempt salary thresholds for employees, effective January 1, 2024. These increases impact several state wage requirements that you’ll want to be aware of if you have employees in Washington. The cities of Seattle, SeaTac, and Tukwila also have higher minimum wage…

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May 18 2023
Safety and HealthWage and HourWashington

WASHINGTON: Employers must notify warehouse employees of quotas

Governor Jay Inslee recently signed legislation requiring employers of warehouse distribution center employees to notify them of any production quotas, effective July 1, 2024 (HB 1762). Here are the requirements: Covered industries: A warehouse distribution center is an establishment engaged in activities as defined by any of the following North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)…

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May 18 2023
DisabilityEmployee BenefitsLeave Laws

WASHINGTON: Governor signs 2023 legislation

The 2023 legislative regular session ended on April 23, 2023, with Washington Governor Jay Inslee signing multiple employment-related bills into law. Please see our separate articles in today’s newsletter on two of those bills, “WASHINGTON: New bill limits most pre-employment cannabis tests” (regarding ESSB 5123) and “WASHINGTON: Employers must notify warehouse employees of quotas” (regarding…

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