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\n \n Washington Employment Laws\n <\/h1>\n \n Washington state law has employment laws that focus on issues like minimum wage, paid sick leave, and workplace safety.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Washington employers must follow federal laws and state employment laws that give employees protection. Some businesses think having fewer employees means less reason to adhere to leave laws and employment laws, but that is not true.<\/p>\r\n

Washington’s Paid Family and Medical Leave<\/a> (FMLA) offers paid sick leave under state law. Unemployment concerns go through the Employment Security Department <\/a>(ESD WA). A Washington workers\u2019 compensation lawyer<\/a> <\/a>can explain how to secure workers\u2019 compensation pay on your next <\/a>paycheck if injured on the job.<\/p>\r\n

Choose a link from the list below for detailed information on employment laws in Washington.<\/p>\r\n

Learn About Washington Employment Laws<\/b><\/h2>\r\n