Workers' Rights
Workers are protected by laws and rules covering workers' wages, working conditions, overtime pay, and prevailing wage on public works construction projects.
Featured Content
Overtime Exempt Salary Budget Tool
L&I has created this optional salary budget tool to assist employers with planning. This is not a detailed compliance tool, but an estimating tool intended only to help employers.
Discrimination in the Workplace
Workers are entitled to protection from discrimination. L&I handles safety & health, wage & hour, and some other types of workplace discrimination.
Holiday, Vacation & Bereavement Leave
Washington State does not require employers to provide leave or pay for holidays, vacations, or bereavement.
Forms & Publications
What Are Your Rights When You Work for a Farm Labor Contractor?
F700-067-909 — (06/01/2018), Publication in English-Spanish
Overtime and meal and rest breaks for health care workers
F700-209-000 — (12/01/2019), Publication in English
Pocket Guide to Worker Rights
F101-165-909 — (11/01/2017), Publication in English-Spanish
Overtime Rules Factsheet
F700-205-000 — (12/01/2019), Publication in English