Category: Worker Rights

An important component of House Bill (HB) 1927, passed during the 2024 legislative session, takes effect June 6, 2024. The new law reduces the number…

In 2024, cost-of-living adjustments for Social Security increased by 3.2%. Current estimates predict that it could be similar for 2025. Here’s what you need…

Washington State Department of Labor & Industries Updated May 8, 2024   TUMWATER — Hundreds of teens get hurt on the job every year…

Bellingham Herald By Daniel Schrager Updated May 1, 2024 As of May 1, Bellingham has a new citywide minimum wage. After a ballot measure…

FTC’s Final Rule Will Generate Over 8,500 New Businesses Each Year, Raise Worker Wages, Lower Health Care Costs, and Boost Innovation Today, the Federal…

Chipotle Mexican Grill has agreed to pay $2.9million to 1,853 employees across eight locations in Seattle as part of a settlement with the city…

Isabella Christian knew something was wrong with her paychecks just months into working catering events at Royal India, a Kirkland restaurant and catering company.…

Grocery delivery company Instacart will pay nearly $750,000 to settle allegations it failed to comply with Seattle’s law mandating gig workers receive paid sick…

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Legislation in Washington state known as the strippers’ bill of rights, which advocates say includes the most comprehensive statewide protections in…