Are you doing business in the state of Washington? Below are the mandates you need to be aware of
When operating a business, its important to keep track of your state’s requirements so compliance doesn’t slip through the cracks. The list below can help you stay organized and on top of compliance-related to-dos in the state of Washington.
Washington retirement plan marketplace
Though its not required, the state of Washington launched a retirement plan marketplace for businesses with 100 or fewer employees to shop for a plan.
Workers’ comp mandate
Did you know that the state of Washington requires almost all businesses with 1+ employees to provide a workers’ compensation policy?
Paid family leave required
Most employees in Washington are eligible for paid family leave for certain life events, such as recovering from a serious illness or caring for a newborn child. Learn more in our PFML guide
Sexual harassment training
Though harassment training is not required in the state of Washington, it is highly recommended.
State registration
If you employ an employee in the state of Washington, you are required to set up state unemployment and withholding accounts. If you would like to streamline this process and take it off your plate, please visit our partner, Middesk to learn more.