Washington state crackdown uncovers 41 unlicensed contractors in two-day operation

In a sweeping two-day enforcement operation, the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) uncovered 41 cases ...
Hoodline

Washington State AG Nick Brown Establishes New Worker Rights Unit to Combat Wage Theft and Exploitation

Washington AG Nick Brown has launched a Worker Rights Unit to enforce state labor laws and combat wage theft, responding to ...
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These new Washington state laws are now in effect for 2025

SEATTLE — With the arrival of 2025 comes a flurry of new laws taking effect. These are some of the key laws to know about this year. The minimum wage in Washington has risen to $16.66, up 2.35% from ...
KUOW

Washington’s DOL is sharing information with ICE. Are they using that data to deport people?

In 2018, the Washington state Legislature passed a law that, among other things, prevents state agencies from sharing residents’ personal information with federal officials when it comes to ...
OPB

Washington’s minimum wage to top $17 in 2026

Washington state’s minimum wage will surpass $17 per hour in 2026. It will rise 2.8% to $17.13 per hour, starting Jan. 1, the state Department of Labor and Industries announced Tuesday. The current ...