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.