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Washington State At-Will Employment: What You Need to Know
Washington State is an At-Will Employment State. That means that employers do not need to provide cause or give notice before firing an employee....
Washington State Employers
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Washington State Payroll Laws: What Companies Should Know
Processing payroll in Washington State has many components. Before starting to pay employees in the state, you must consider several areas of...
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Washington Paid Leave: What Businesses Need to Know
Employees in Washington have access to paid family leave under the Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (WA PFMLA). As such, employers must...
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Hours Worked in Washington State: What Time is Compensated?
In order to properly compensate employees and process payroll accurately and fairly, employers need to understand what time is considered "hours...
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Washington State Payroll Taxes in 2023 / 2024: What Are They?
If you are going to operate a business in Washington State, or more importantly, process payroll in Washington State, you need to know your way...
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Washington State Minimum Wage 2024: Everything You Need to Know
All workers in Washington State (WA) are entitled to receive an hourly Minimum Wage rate according to Washington Labor Laws and the Fair Labor...
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Washington State Pay Transparency: What Are The Requirements?
As of January 1st, 2023, employers need to maintain compliance with Washington's new pay transparency law. Here is what businesses across the state...
Washington Department of Labor and Industries issues guidance on face masks
Under new Coronavirus workplace safety and health requirements now in effect, most employers in Washington are required to provide face coverings and...
Inslee extends proclamation protecting high-risk workers
Gov. Jay Inslee announced the extension of a proclamation today giving high-risk workers the right to protect themselves from COVID-19 without...
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Governor Inslee Announces New Safety and Health Requirements for Businesses Operating in Washington State
The Governor’s announcement on May 29, 2020 brings together general requirements for all business operations, including essential businesses...