Washington Payroll Tax And Labor Laws

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Did you know that under Washington law, sales representatives must be paid their earned commissions and all other money earned or payable under their contracts no later than 30 days after their employers pay them for the items or commodities they sold?

Washington Wage and Hour Laws

Employees in Washington who are covered by the state’s minimum wage statute must be paid at least $13.69 per hour.

Except for the following personnel, who are not covered:

• persons who work as professionals, executives, or administrators;
• external salespeople;
• on-call staff; and
• carriers governed by the Interstate Commerce Commission

Washington Payroll for Employers

Washington Unemployment:

Taxable Wage Base ($000s):                        56,500

New Employer Rate (% Taxable Wages)    115% of the average industry rate

There is no state income tax in Washington.

Washington Benefits

Washington Voting Rights:

Employer Right to Schedule Voting Hours         Yes

Pay Deduction for Voting Time Leave                 Time Off with Pay Limited to 2 Hours

Employers in Washington are required to provide employees enough time off to vote.

In Washington, all businesses must provide their employees time off to vote. The scope of this overview is limited to private employers. Employers are required to provide employees up to two hours of paid time off unless they have two hours of nonworking time to vote. Meals and relaxation breaks are not considered non-work time for the purposes of voting.

How do I report new hires to the state?

• • Register and report new hires online
  • Mail or Fax New Hire Reporting Form
    New Hire Reporting
    PO Box 9023
    Olympia, WA 98507-9023
  • Fax: (360) 664-5109
  • Phone: (800) 468-7422

How do I submit Child Support payments?

• • Register and make payments online
  • Mail check payment to:
    Division of Child Support
    EFT Customer Service
    PO Box 9010
    Olympia, Washington 98507-9010
  • Fax: (360) 664-5109
  • Phone: (800) 468-7422

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