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Employment Law Handbook With The State In Washington
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Employers are required to collect WA Cares premiums of $0.58 per $100 of earnings for employees whose work is localized in Washington starting July 1, 2023. The benefit will be available to eligible employees beginning January 1, 2025.
For mid-size employers (15 to 500 employees worldwide or over $2 million of annual gross revenue in Tukwila), the minimum wage will increase to $18.29 per hour on January 1, 2024. On July 1, 2024, the rate will increase again to $19.29 per hour.
Beginning June 6, 2024, a new Washington law prohibits employers from requiring employees to attend meetings which have the primary purpose of communicating the employer's opinion on “religious” or “political” matters.
As a Washington new employer, you will need to file for a Business License Application online with the Department of Revenue. Once you register with the State of Washington, you will receive packs of information from one or more state agencies. To learn more, visit the Washington Business Licensing Service.
Under 49.60 RCW, Washington's set of labor laws, it is illegal to fire an employee for any reason other than his or her misconduct or poor job performance.
It is against the law for a business to fire or retaliate against you for exercising a protected right. You can file a complaint for issues relating to wages, rest breaks and meal periods, child labor, uniforms, and retaliation and termination without fear of repercussions.
Beginning June 6, 2024, a new Washington law prohibits employers from requiring employees to attend meetings which have the primary purpose of communicating the employer's opinion on “religious” or “political” matters.
If you believe your workplace rights have been violated, there are 3 ways you can file a complaint: File a Worker Rights Complaint online. Download and mail a completed Worker Rights Complaint form (F700-148-000). Visit your nearest L&I office.
Employee's right to access Employees and former employees have a right to access their own personnel files at least once a year. Employers must allow access to any or all of an employee's records within 10 business days at the employee's usual place of employment, or a mutually agreed upon location.
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This state-specific guide covers labor and employment case law, statutes, rules, and regulations that HR professionals and clients often encounter A concise, readable guidebook on the complex issues facing today's employers.Create or update your Washington Handbook with our comprehensive state-specific handbook policy statements. Employment in Washington: A Guide to Employment Laws, Regulations and Practices ; eBook: mobi 4th Edition. RCW Chapter 49.60 is a State law that protects all people in Washington from unfair and discriminatory practices in employment. However, Washington state is an "at will" employment state. In addition to the five required federal policies, Washington state has included 10 more required policies. However, federal law does require employers to have written policy, and an employee handbook is an ideal option for meeting this requirement. Upon resignation employees will have to fill out a termination of employment form.