Labor Law Updates

The Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave poster has been released by the Washington Employment Security Department.  The new law creates the Family and Medical Leave Program which generally provides employees with up to 12 weeks of paid leave to bond with a new child, recover from an illness or injury, care for a sick or injured family member and for certain military-related events. This posting appears on the Washington Combination Poster. Order Updated Poster >

The Washington Domestic Violence Resources poster has been released by the Washington Employment Security Department. A new law requires employers to display a poster regarding domestic violence and that also provides information on community resources regarding domestic violence. This posting appears on the Washington Combination Poster. Order Updated Poster >

The Washington Unemployment Insurance poster has been updated to reflect additional requirements for filing an unemployment insurance claim and how to file online and by phone. This posting appears on the Washington Combination Poster. Order Updated Poster >

The Washington Rights as a Worker poster has been updated with information about the new Paid Family and Medical Leave program.  Beginning in 2020, it will allow most employees to receive up to 12 weeks of paid leave for bonding after the birth or placement of a child, an employee’s serious health condition, a serious health condition of a qualifying family member and certain military events.  The poster was also updated with information about the new Equal Pay Opportunity Act.  The law prohibits employers from providing unequal pay or career advancement opportunities based on gender. Order Updated Poster >

The Washington Rights As A Worker poster has been updated to reflect a clarification to the Equal Pay and Opportunities Act. The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries clarified that under the Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, employers are prohibited from requesting a job applicant’s wage or salary history, except under certain circumstances. Order Updated Poster >

The Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave poster has been updated to reflect an increase to the cap of weekly benefits by the Washington Employment Security Department.  The maximum allowed for weekly benefits increased from $1,000 to $1,206. Order Updated Poster >

The Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave poster has been updated to reflect an increase to the cap of weekly benefits by the Washington Employment Security Department. Effective January 1, 2022, the maximum allowed weekly benefits increased from $1,206 to $1,327. The total employee contribution rate also increased from 0.4% to 0.6%. Order Updated Poster >

The Washington Rights as a Worker poster has been updated to reflect new web addresses for obtaining more information or to contact the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries. Order Updated Poster >

The Washington OSHA poster has been updated to reflect an amended regulation extending the number of days to file a complaint with the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries and number of days required to display a citation for a violation in the workplace. Order Updated Poster >

The Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave poster has been updated to reflect an increase to the cap of weekly benefits by the Washington Employment Security Department.  Effective January 1, 2023, the maximum allowed weekly benefits increased from  1,327 to $1,427. The total employee contribution rate also increased from 0.6% to 0.8%. Order Updated Poster >

The Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave poster has been updated to reflect an increase to the cap of weekly benefits by the Washington Employment Security Department.  Effective January 1, 2024, the maximum allowed weekly benefits will increase from  $1,427 to $1,456. The total employee contribution rate will decrease from 0.8% to 0.74%. Order Updated Poster >

The Washington Rights as a Worker poster has been updated to reflect web address changes for employees to obtain more information on various employment laws.  A QR code was also added to the poster so employees can request more information or assistance. Order Updated Poster >

The Washington Captive Audience poster has been released in compliance with a new law protecting the rights of workers from attending meetings or listening to their employer-sponsored political or religious communications. The law prohibits employers from penalizing, discharging, or taking adverse employment action against an employee who refuses to attend employer-sponsored religious or political meetings in the workplace. Order Updated Poster >