New Wash. Laws Employers Should Pay Attention to

The Washington Legislature wrapped up in March, once again passing several substantial employment laws that should prompt employers to spring into action.

The Legislature broadened the Equal Pay and Opportunities Act to cover all protected classes, not just gender. It also amended the state's Paid Sick Leave Act to provide additional grounds for taking leave and to narrow the sick leave payment requirements for construction workers.

The Legislature also passed a law providing hiring and retention protections for grocery workers after a purchase or merger.

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