Below are some takeaways regarding the new WA state minimum wage and sick leave rules:
WA state's minimum wage increased from $11 to $11.50 per hour.
Large employers in Seattle must pay $15 per hour for employees with medical benefits and $15.45 for employees without medical benefits.
Small employers in Seattle will pay $11.50 an hour for employees with medical benefits and $14 for employees without medical benefits.
The state paid sick-leave law states that employees will earn at least an hour of paid time off for every 40 hours worked.
Paid sick-leave can be used when the employee or a family member is sick or when an office or school has been closed for any health related reasons.
Please let us know how we can help you or your business with understanding or implementing these changes for 2018!
https://www.seattletimes.com/…/2018-brings-changes-in-wash…/