Labor & Employment

signed · Washington · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 2107: Concerning notice requirements of identified hazards at construction worksites.

HB 2107 requires Washington construction site inspectors to provide employers or owners with written notice within 10 working days when they identify an immediate safety hazard during inspections that could cause worker injury. This applies specifically to residential building and general construction projects under the North American Industry Classification System. The law, effective until June 30, 2026, mandates this notice but does not change inspectors' existing authority or the employer's obligation to correct hazards. It also requires the Department of Labor to report by December 1, 2026, on instances where timely notice wasn't given and the reasons for non-compliance.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates written hazard notices to prevent worker injury, strengthening construction site safety protocols per bill's explicit safety focus.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

signed · Washington · House Mar 9, 2026

HB 2355: Establishing labor protections for domestic workers.

HB 2355 establishes minimum wage, overtime, and written contract requirements for domestic workers in Washington State, directly affecting nannies, home care aides, housekeepers, and similar workers employed in private residences. The bill requires employers to pay at least the state minimum wage (including overtime after 40 hours), provide a written agreement detailing pay, hours, benefits, and termination notice (2 weeks for non-live-in workers, 4 weeks for live-in), and prohibits wage theft like withholding pay. It excludes family members, casual labor (e.g., irregular babysitting), and home care provided through state-funded agencies. The law aims to bring domestic workers under standard labor protections while clarifying exemptions for certain informal or family-based arrangements.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes minimum wage, overtime, written contracts, and prohibits wage theft for domestic workers, directly protecting their rights and compensation.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

passed · Washington · Senate Feb 26, 2026

SB 5328: Establishing a new chapter for the licensing and regulation of businesses providing earned wage access services.

Senate Bill 5328 establishes a new licensing and regulation framework for businesses providing "employer-integrated wage access services" in Washington state. These services allow consumers to access their earned but unpaid income, with the amount determined from employment data obtained from their employer. Starting July 1, 2026, companies offering these services must obtain a license from the Department of Financial Institutions. The bill outlines application requirements, including background checks for officers and directors, and specifies that fees from unlicensed transactions must be refunded and any outstanding proceeds become uncollectible. Banks, credit unions, and similar financial institutions are exempt from this specific chapter.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRegulates wage access services to protect workers' ability to access earned wages, preventing exploitation by unlicensed providers.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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passed · Washington · Senate Jan 12, 2026

SB 5023: Providing labor market protections for domestic workers.

Senate Bill 5023 aims to establish labor market protections for domestic workers in Washington state, including nannies, house cleaners, and home care workers. It guarantees these workers minimum wage and overtime pay for hours exceeding 40 per week. The bill mandates uninterrupted meal and rest breaks and requires a written employment agreement outlining terms like pay rate, schedule, and deductions, provided in a language understood by both parties. It also ensures domestic workers can retain personal effects and, if living in the home, cook their own food, while also providing freedom from discrimination and sexual harassment.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentGuarantees minimum wage, overtime, breaks, and written agreements for domestic workers, strengthening labor protections.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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passed · Washington · Senate Jan 12, 2026

SB 5701: Expanding access to records for joint labor management committees for the purposes of enforcing prevailing wage laws.

Senate Bill 5701 expands the definition of an "interested party" under Washington's prevailing wage laws. This change includes Taft-Hartley trusts and joint labor-management cooperation committees within this definition. By becoming "interested parties," these groups gain expanded access to records related to public works projects. The bill aims to strengthen the enforcement of prevailing wage laws, helping ensure that contractors and subcontractors pay the legally required wages and benefits to workers.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands access for labor committees to enforce prevailing wage laws, strengthening worker pay protections and enforcement mechanisms.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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signed · Washington · Senate May 20, 2025

SB 5217: Expanding pregnancy-related accommodations.

Senate Bill 5217 expands pregnancy-related accommodations for employees in Washington state, now applying to nearly all employers. It defines "pregnancy" to include related health conditions and the need to express breast milk, requiring employers to provide reasonable accommodations like flexible breaks, modified schedules, and assistance with manual labor. The bill prohibits employers from taking adverse action against employees requesting these accommodations and mandates paid break time for expressing breast milk for up to two years after childbirth. Additionally, it allows individuals with an infant under 12 months old to be excused from or delay jury service.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands pregnancy accommodations, requires reasonable modifications, prohibits retaliation - directly strengthens worker protections under Labor & Employment.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

signed · Washington · Senate May 20, 2025

SB 5408: Allowing for corrections to wage and salary disclosures.

Senate Bill 5408 amends existing law to allow for corrections to wage and salary disclosures by employers with 15 or more employees. The bill requires these employers to include wage scales, salary ranges, or fixed amounts, along with a general description of benefits, in job postings and provide this information for internal transfers or promotions upon request. A key provision allows employers, until July 27, 2027, to correct a non-compliant posting within five business days of receiving written notice to avoid penalties. Job applicants or employees may pursue administrative remedies or a private civil action for uncorrected violations, seeking statutory damages and other relief.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates wage transparency in job postings for 15+ employee employers, advancing worker rights by enabling informed salary negotiations and reducing pay secrecy.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

signed · Washington · Senate May 20, 2025

SB 5431: Modifying tax and revenue laws in a manner that is not estimated to affect state or local tax collections.

Substitute Senate Bill 5431 modifies certain tax and revenue laws without impacting state or local tax collections. It updates legislative intent regarding the extension of preferential tax rates for manufacturers and wholesalers in the solar silicon industry, tying future extensions to employment and wage growth criteria. Additionally, the bill amends rules for sellers concerning their personal liability for uncollected sales tax. It clarifies conditions for sellers to be relieved from this liability, including removing the requirement for them to renew blanket exemption certificates for recurring customers.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill provides preferential tax rates for solar silicon manufacturers, tying extensions to employment/wage growth, directly supporting renewable energy production infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly ties tax incentives to employment and wage growth criteria, directly advancing labor and employment outcomes through policy design.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

signed · Washington · Senate May 20, 2025

SB 5101: Expanding access to leave and safety accommodations to include workers who are victims of hate crimes or bias incidents.

SB 5101 expands existing Washington State protections for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking to also include employees who are victims of hate crimes or bias incidents, or whose family members are victims. The bill allows these employees to take reasonable leave from work, which can be intermittent or on a reduced schedule, with or without pay. This leave can be used for reasons such as seeking legal assistance, medical treatment, counseling, or engaging in safety planning related to the hate crime. Employers are required to provide reasonable safety accommodations and may ask for verification of the incident and the need for leave.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides leave for medical treatment and counseling, directly enabling access to healthcare services for victims of hate crimes.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands workplace leave protections to include hate crime victims, strengthening worker safety rights and access to accommodations under Labor & Employment policies.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

signed · Washington · Senate May 20, 2025

SB 5291: Implementing the recommendations of the long-term services and supports trust commission.

SB 5291 strengthens the WA Cares long-term care program by implementing recommendations from the long-term services and supports trust commission. The bill allows individuals who have paid into the program for at least three years while working in Washington to continue their participation and eligibility for benefits even if they move out of state. It also establishes a clear process for how the program's benefit unit, currently up to $100, will be adjusted annually for inflation using a specific consumer price index. Additionally, the bill expands the definition of approved services to explicitly include long-term services and supports provided in nursing homes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareStrengthens WA Cares long-term care program by expanding eligibility (out-of-state moves) and adjusting benefits for inflation, directly advancing healthcare access and coverage for long-term services.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands portability of long-term care benefits for workers, ensuring continued eligibility after relocation and inflation adjustments, directly strengthening employment-related benefits.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment