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Washington State Labor Laws

The document outlines employee rights in the workplace, including provisions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regarding minimum wage, overtime pay, and work hours. It highlights specific rights under Washington state law, such as the right to be paid on time, take breaks, and file for workers' compensation if injured. Additionally, it addresses protections against discrimination and the concept of at-will employment.

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Washington State Labor Laws

The document outlines employee rights in the workplace, including provisions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regarding minimum wage, overtime pay, and work hours. It highlights specific rights under Washington state law, such as the right to be paid on time, take breaks, and file for workers' compensation if injured. Additionally, it addresses protections against discrimination and the concept of at-will employment.

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Your Rights in the Workplace

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Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

 The Fair Labor Standards Act was passed


in 1938 that (among other things)
prohibited child labor, created overtime
after 40 hours of work per week, and
provided for a minimum wage.

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Minimum Wage

 minimum wage in Washington state is


$7.63 per hour
 14- and 15-year olds may be paid LESS
than the adult minimum wage i.e. 85% of
the adult minimum wage, $6.49 per hour

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Normal Work Week
 The normal work week is 40 hours for every 7
day period.
 If you work more than 40 hours, every hour after
that you should make 50% more of your wages.
– For example, if your wage is $10/ hour, if you work
more than 40 hours, you should make $15/ hour for
those overtime hours.
 Most agricultural workers, managerial workers,
and some other workers do not have to be paid
overtime.

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Example Wage Calculation
Hourly Wage Hours Worked Wages

$7.63 40 $305.20

$11.45 10 $114.50

Total 50 $419.70

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Some employment laws of
Washington
 You have a claim against your employer if you make less
than the minimum wage per hour or you are not paid
overtime wages.
– You may be able to get double the amount the employer owes
you.
 Under Washington state law, you must be paid on set paydays and
receive a statement of your wages. Payday must be at least once a
month. Paying you late is illegal.

 Under Washington state law, you have the right to a paid 10-
minute rest break for each 4 hours you work. You must be
allowed a meal break of at least 30 minutes about midway
through your shift. Your employer does not have to pay you
for the meal break unless you are required to remain on duty.

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Other Rights
Help if you are hurt on the job
 If you are hurt on the job, you may go to a
doctor and file a workers’ compensation
claim.
 The State will pay medical bills for your
injury and often replace some of your
wages if you need time off to recover.

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Other Rights – Cont.
Work free of discrimination
 It is against the law for you to be fired,
demoted, harassed, or given worse work
assignments on account of your race,
national origin, sex, age, language, religion
or disability.

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At-will employment

 The employer or the employee may end


the employment relationship at any time
for any reason or for no reason.

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Concerted Activity
 The right of two or more people to act
together to try to improve their workplace
is called concerted activity.
1. You have this right even if you are not in a union.
2. Firing or mistreating workers engaged in concerted activity is
illegal
3. If you have a complaint to make to your employer, it may
help to protect yourself by complaining with another worker.

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