Washington Employment Law Updates

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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

December 2022: Reminder: Washington Requires Pay Ranges in Job Postings

July 2022: Independent Contractor Protections Ordinance to Go into Effect in September

June 2022: Washington State Legislature Amends State’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Act

April 2022: Washington Governor Signs “Silenced No More Act” into Law

April 2022: Washington State Passes Law Requiring Display of Salary Ranges and Other Compensation Information

March 2022: Washington Department of Public Health and King County Lift Mask Mandate

February 2022: Washington Delays Implementation of Long-Term Care Legislation

January 2022: UPDATE: Washington Governor Clarifies that Employers Are Still “Legally Obligated” to Pay Premiums Under the Washington Cares Act

January 2021 Washington HR Legal Updates

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