I keep hearing about attempts to increase the minimum wage – with Seattle, Tacoma and Sea-Tac mandating high rates. What’s the wage rate where I conduct business?

Many cities, states and other jurisdictions in the United States have passed modest to significant increases in the minimum wage – in response to attention on this topic. Initiative 1433 which passed in Washington State in late 2017, mandated statewide, step wage increases over time – for all areas that did not have their own, higher, minimum wage requirements, but also instituted an employer Sick Leave Law requirement.

To stay informed and up to date, it’s best to go straight to the Washington Bureau of Labor & Industries website – who will have the most up to date information for your area, along with a detailed FAQ section. Just search under Wage and Hour, then look for “minimum wage.”