Washington

Washington State employers:

The state is banning worker non-competes starting in June 2027. Last week, Governor Bob Ferguson signed into law an expansion of the state’s already restrictive approach to non-competes.

The law states that, beginning June 2027, nearly all employee and independent contractor non-competes (including those signed prior to this effective date) are null…

Washington State Employers:

Last Monday, the Governor signed a new law, WA HB 2355, establishing labor protections for domestic workers, which are defined as workers who perform at least four hours of work per month in a private residence as a nanny, childcare provider, home care worker, housekeeper, cook, gardener, or household manager. Certain exceptions…

WA Employers: As you may be aware, Washington employers with 15 or more employees (whether or not in Washington provided that one employee works in Washington) must disclose the wage scale, salary range, and benefits information in all Washington job postings.

The requirement applies if the position can be filled by a Washington-based employee, including…

Washington State Enacts New Layoff-Notification Requirements Next Month

Effective July 27, 2025, employers with employees in Washington State will be bound by new mini-WARN Act requirements. This legislative term, Washington signed SB 5525, known as the “Securing Timely Notification and Benefits for Laid-Off Employees Act”.

Under the new law, employers of 50 or more employees in…