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September 30, 2026

Washington’s minimum wage rises to $17.73 an hour in 2027

Update: Added amount of cents to dollar figures in overtime-exempt salary thresholds; added link to overtime-exempt salary schedule.

TUMWATER — Washington’s minimum wage will rise 3.5 percent next year to $17.73 an hour.

July 6, 2026

L&I fines farm labor contracting company nearly $700,000 for breaking worker protection laws

YAKIMA COUNTY — A farm labor contracting company faces nearly $700,000 in fines for labor violations, including failing to provide farmworkers with basic, required information in writing about wages and working conditions.

March 25, 2026

L&I uncovers workers’ comp fraud by local employee of two out-of-state employers

ARLINGTON — An Arlington man who worked for two out-of-state companies is facing a theft charge in connection with a Washington Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) workers’ compensation fraud investigation.

January 27, 2026

Bus driver faces theft charge for taking workers’ comp benefits while allegedly continuing to work other jobs

SEATTLE — A Renton bus driver faces a felony theft charge for taking time loss payments and receiving other benefits meant for injured workers while at the same time allegedly working multiple jobs.

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