Washington employment laws
Every Washington rule we cover, verified against the statute or the state agency, with the check date on each page.
Official state agency: Washington State Department of Labor & Industries
Final Paycheck
Washington employers must pay a separated employee — fired or quit — by the end of the established pay period, meaning the final check arrives no later than the next regularly scheduled payday.
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Paid Sick Leave
Washington requires paid sick leave from every employer: one hour per 40 hours worked with no annual cap on accrual or use, and 40 hours of mandatory carryover.
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PTO Payout
Washington treats vacation and PTO as voluntary benefits: payout at separation follows the employer's written policy, and the state's paid sick leave does not have to be cashed out.
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