OLYMPIA, Wash. — A number of new laws go into effect Jan. 1, 2023, in Washington state, including some that will impact jobs and the environment.
As of Jan. 1, 2023, Washington state’s minimum wage is $15.74 per hour.
The state minimum wage for 2022 was $14.49 per hour.
Workers 14 or 15 years old may be paid $12.32 per hour.
Some cities, such as Seattle, have their own set minimum wages. Seattle’s minimum wage increases to $18.69 per hour for businesses that employ 501 or more people. For smaller employers, the minimum wage is $18.69 per hour, or $16.50 per hour, depending on whether they pay $2.19 per hour toward medical benefits or the employee earns $2.19 in tips per hour.
Tukwila and SeaTac’s minimum wages will be even higher. Tukwila’s minimum wage starting in July 2023 will be about $18.99. SeaTac’s minimum wage for 2023 is $19.06.
Salary information is now required on job postings in Washington state.
A bill, which went into effect Jan. 1, requires most job postings to include salary information as well as other details. The bill was signed by Gov. Jay Inslee on March 30.
Under SB 7691, a range of hourly wages or annual salaries must be part of the job listings for all businesses with more than 15 employees. Benefit information will also have to be posted.
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