Washington State

Washington Unemployment Rate Drops to Historic Low

The state's unemployment rate fell to 4.5%, and the unemployment rate in Seattle/Bellevue/Everett held firm at 3.8% while growing its labor force.

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10 Things Every Washington Employer Needs to Know About the New Paid Sick Leave Law

The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries has now published final regulations implementing Initiative 1433 — the new statewide paid sick leave law passed by the voters in November 2016.

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