With the close of the 2025 Washington state legislative session, it is time to review the new employment laws and amendments that will affect businesses operating in Washington. Many of these changes take effect on July 27,...more
7/28/2025
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Employee Benefits ,
Employee Rights ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
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State Labor Laws ,
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Starting in 2025, Colorado’s state minimum wage, which is adjusted for inflation, will increase from $14.42 to $14.81 per hour. For tipped workers, the minimum wage will continue to be $3.02 less than the standard minimum...more
12/26/2024
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Compensation & Benefits ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Labor Reform ,
Minimum Wage ,
Rate of Pay ,
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Tipped Employees ,
Tips ,
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The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries announced that Washington’s minimum wage, which is tied to inflation, will increase from $16.28 to $16.66 starting in 2025. Many local jurisdictions have higher minimum...more
Washington state employers are now banned from holding “captive audience” meetings. So-called captive audience meetings are mandatory meetings held by employers during work hours to address activities protected by Section 7...more
6/28/2024
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Employee Handbooks ,
Employees ,
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Employment Policies ,
NLRA ,
Policies and Procedures ,
State and Local Government ,
State Bans ,
Unions ,
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