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Employment LawWashington

Washington State Paid Sick Leave

Summary

Requires employers to provide paid sick leave to most employees, which can be used for the employee's or a family member's health needs.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    Right to accrue at least 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked
  • 02.
    Right to use sick leave to address issues related to domestic violence or sexual assault
  • 03.
    Right to carry over up to 40 hours of unused sick leave to the following year

Penalties

  • 01.
    Payment of all unlawfully withheld sick leave plus interest
  • 02.
    Civil penalties for retaliation
  • 03.
    Mandatory policy updates to comply with the law

Verified Citations

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