Washington Labor Law Updates
All businesses with employees in Washington are required by state & federal employment laws to post Labor Law Posters in a visible location. Employment laws change often, which require labor law posters to be updates. Below includes past & most recent mandatory labor law updates which require employers to post the latest version of these posters.
Mandatory change(s) for the state of Washington
Date
Poster/Update
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11/2023
Paid Family and Medical Leave-Revised with new premium benefit amount and percentages..
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11/2022
Paid Family and Medical Leave-Revised with new weekly cap amount and new premium rates. *2023 Poster is shipping now.
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07/2022
Washington OSHA - Safety and Health Protection-Revised to change the amount of days allowed to file a complaint from 30 days to 90 days, updated department website URL with added QR code and a new revision date.
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11/2021
Your Rights as a Worker (Summary of Workplace Rights) - Includes Paid Sick Leave & Family Leave Act-Revised to remove text stating that Agricultural workers are exempt from overtime and added links to more information about meal and rest breaks and the Washington Family Care Act. Also includes a new revision date. *2022 Poster is shipping now.
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11/2021
Paid Family and Medical Leave-Revised with new weekly cap amount and new premium rates. *2022 Poster is shipping now.
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05/2021
Paid Family and Medical Leave-Revised with new 2021 benefit amount.
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10/2020
Your Rights as a Worker (Summary of Workplace Rights) - Includes Paid Sick Leave & Family Leave Act-New text added pertaining to the Equal Pay and Opportunities Act.
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12/2019
Paid Family and Medical Leave-Updated with this new poster requirement for the state of Washington.
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08/2019
Domestic Violence Resources-New notice with information about domestic violence in Washington.
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05/2019
Your Rights as a Worker (Summary of Workplace Rights) - Includes Paid Sick Leave & Family Leave Act-Revised to include new information about the Paid Family and Medical Leave which starts on January 1st, 2020 and new added Equal Pay Opportunity act information.
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10/2017
Your Rights as a Worker (Summary of Workplace Rights) - Includes Paid Sick Leave & Family Leave Act-Updated with new Paid Sick Leave Law effective January 1, 2018.
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10/2015
Washington OSHA - Safety and Health Protection-Updated with new guidelines on reporting various injuries at work, along with formatting changes throughout the poster.
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12/2012
Washington OSHA - Safety and Health Protection-OSHA updated w/ new guidelines on how to handle job place accidents & guidelines on how to handle deaths at work.
Mandatory federal change(s)
Date
Poster/Update
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06/2023
EEOC Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal-Revised with new information related to the new Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) effective June 27, 2023 and a new revision date.
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05/2023
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) - Federal Minimum Wage-Revised the Nursing Mothers section of the poster with the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP Act) and more clarification on employer requirements to provide reasonable break time and accommodations for nursing employees.
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10/2022
EEOC Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal-Revised to use plain language and bullet points to summarize the laws for employees. Added a QR code that links to instructions on how to file a charge of workplace discrimination. This new version replaces the old Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.
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07/2016
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) - Federal Minimum Wage-Update includes new regulation revisions as of August 2016 which includes text regarding nursing mothers and overtime rules.
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05/2015
Wyoming OSHA - Health and Safety Protection-Updated to reflect an employees right to report work-related injuries and illnesses free from retaliation.
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07/2009
Wyoming Minimum Wage-The federal minimum wage reflects $7.25.
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11/2009
EEOC Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal-Addition of Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) Regulation.
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11/2008
The Uniformed Services Employment and Re-Employment Rights Act (USERRA)-Added the Office of Special Counsel to the poster and modified existing text to incorporate the new office information.
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Washington Labor Law Poster Posting Requirements:
- Notice To Employees (Revised Code of WA 51.14.100) You must inform employees whether your company is self-insured, or has been insured through the Department of Labor's Workers' Compensation program. The Complete Washington Labor Law Posters display this information clearly and accurately.
- Job Safety and Health Protection (Revised Code of WA 49.17.050) The Complete Washington Labor Law Posters display mandatory information regarding Job Safety and Health Protection. Post it in a conspicuous location.
- Your Rights as a Non-Agricultural Worker Agricultural Worker Employers must be notified of their rights. The Complete Washington Labor Law Posters provide them with this information, so that they're informed, and your company is compliant with the law.
- Unemployment Compensation (Revised Code of WA 50.20.140) You must notify employees of their unemployment compensation rights. The Complete Washington Labor Law Posters display this information clearly and accurately.
- Washington Family Medical Leave The Washington Complete Labor Law Poster notifies your employees of their Family Medical Leave rights. You're legally obligated to post this information in a conspicuous location.
- Workers' Compensation Notice The Washington Complete Labor Law Poster provides mandatory information regarding your employees' Workers' Compensation rights and obligations.
- Discrimination Notice You must maintain a discrimination-free workplace, and notify employees of this legal requirement. The Washington Complete Labor Law Poster displays this information for all to review as required.
- Self-Insured Workers' Compensation If your company is self-insured, you must inform employees of this fact. The Washington Complete Labor Law Poster allows you to make this designation.
- Federal Minimum Wage Act (29 CFR 516.4) Federal law requires that you post information with respect to the federal minimum wage increases from $6.55 an hour to $7.25 an hour, effective July 24, 2009. This information must be displayed in a conspicuous location.
- Uniform Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (38 USCA 433(a)) You are mandated by federal law to provide information regarding the rights, benefits and obligation of employees who are governed by the Uniform Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. Post this information in a conspicuous location.
- Employee Polygraph Protection Act (29 CFR 801.6) Per federal law, employees have specific rights and protections accorded to them under the Employee Polygraph Protection Act. You must inform employees of their rights under the act. Ensure that you post this information in a conspicuous location. Be aware that under 29 CFR 801.42(7) a civil penalty of up to $10,000 may be assessed against you for violating any provision of the Act.
- Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law (29 CFR 1601.30) Your employees must be informed of their rights under federal equal employment laws. Ensure that you post this information in a prominent and accessible location.
- Family and Medical Leave Act (29 USC 2619(a)(b)) You must post information informing employees of their rights and protections per the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act. This information must be displayed in a conspicuous location, accessible by all employees.
- Occupational Safety and Health Act (29 CFR 1903.2(a)(1)) You must display clear, summarized and accurate information regarding your employees' rights and protections under the Federal Occupational Health and Safety Act. Display this information in a conspicuous location, and ensure that it is not altered, defaced, or covered by other material.
Minimum Wage Rates in Washington in 2024:
The state minimum wage rate will increase on January 1, 2024 to $16.28.
(back to top)Important Phone Numbers: State of Washington
- Wage & Hour - (866) 219-7321
- OSHA - (360) 902-4200
- Workers' Compensation - (800) 547-8367
- Unemployment Insurance - (866) 697-4831
*The quick facts should be used for informational purposes only and should not be used as legal advice or opinion. Please consult a legal expert in your area for your specific situation.
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