WA's minimum wage to increase in 2025 Beginning Jan. 1, the minimum wage in Washington state will go up to $16.66 per hour, up 2.35% from 2024.

Some new laws took effect immediately while others had a longer wait time. A number of them kick in this week, including a gas-tax hike of 6 cents per gallon and protections for immigrant workers.

Here’s a look at some of the new laws that take effect in Washington state today. Senate Bill 5104 – Immigration protections A new law aims to protect workers from coercion by their employer ...

Washington These new WA state laws go into effect Jan. 1. Here’s key information you need to know By Daniel Schrager Updated January 2, 2025 3:43 PM ...

Lawmakers also raised the price of an annual Discover Pass to access state lands from $30 to $45. That change goes into effect Oct. 1. Coercing immigrants A new law going into effect Tuesday aims ...

Washington State These new WA state laws go into effect Jan. 1. Here’s key information you need to know By Daniel Schrager Updated January 2, 2025 3:43 PM ...

Washington State These new WA state laws go into effect Jan. 1. Here’s key information you need to know By Daniel Schrager Updated January 2, 2025 3:43 PM ...

Washington State These new WA state laws go into effect Jan. 1. Here’s key information you need to know By Daniel Schrager Updated January 2, 2025 3:43 PM ...