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Washington | Wage and Tax Regulations

Washington
minimum wage
Minimum Wage
$16.28
Minimum Wage
(Tipped Employee)
Tip credit not allowed
Maximum Tip Credit
Tip credit not allowed
Washington
state income tax
State Withholding
Supplemental
Wage Rate
None
Unemployment insurance
Max. Taxable Earning $67,600
Employee DeductionsNone
Employee Tax Rates0-5.4%
New Employer RateIndustry Average
Voluntary Contribution PermittedYes

The content of this publication is provided for informational purposes only and does not contain or constitute tax or legal advice. You should not act on this information without seeking tax or legal professional counsel.

Recent Washington Employment Law Updates

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Legal Update
Date
Link

Reminder Washington: DOSH Walkaround Proposed Rulemaking Open for Comments

Reminder Washington: Paid Sick Leave New Qualified Leave Reasons Effective January 1, 2025

Reminder: King County Minimum Wage to Increase on January 1, 2025

Reminder: Paid Family and Medical Leave Premiums to Increase in 2025

Reminder Washington: Minimum Wage to Increase on January 1, 2025

Reminder Washington State: Business Size Calculation Effective September 30, 2024

Washington State Enacts Washington Saves Program

Reminder: Washington Employee Free Choice Act Effective Since June 5, 2024

Reminder: Employers must Post in Washington D.C. an EEOC Poster

Washington L&I Adopts Rules Regarding Quotas at Warehouse Distribution Centers

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