Employers are required to pay employees at least once per month on a regular, scheduled payday. The state minimum wage applies to most employers and employees with some exceptions.Washington state law requires that final paychecks be paid on the next scheduled payday, regardless of whether the employee quit or was terminated. Starting July 23, Washington's laws affecting security deposits and the eviction process have changed. The Washington wage payment law broadly defines the term wages. Previously, landlords had 21 days after the tenant moved out to return the deposit or give a statement about why they were not returning the deposit. The purpose of security deposits is to give landlords some financial protection in case a tenant damages the unit or fails to pay rent. There are no Washington laws restricting an employer from mandating direct deposit. Some states, however, may require immediate payment. Can a company make employees sign up for direct deposit?