Washington Employment Law Updates

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Recent Washington Employment Law Updates

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Washington Aligns School Week Work Hours for 16–17 Year Olds in CTE and College Programs

Washington Enacts Stronger Protections for Working Minors

Reminder Washington: Opening CTE Pathways for 16–17‑Year‑Old Students

Reminder Washington: Paid Family & Medical Leave Premium Rate Update for 2026

Reminder Washington: Supreme Court Broadens Definition of “Job Applicant” Under Pay Transparency Law

Washington Expands Union Rights for Cannabis Farm Workers

Washington Expands Accountability for Prevailing Wage Violations on Public Works Projects

Washington Replaces Personnel File Access Law with New Rules for Employers

Washington New Law Limits Use of Driver’s License in Hiring Practices

Reminder Washington: Unemployment Insurance (UI) Tax Parameters Effective January 1, 2026

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