New year, new rules. With the start of 2026, here's what to know about Washington's minimum wage and new laws that went into ...

The law previously required employers with 50 or more employees in Washington to provide job protection. Now, the size of ...

A total of 19 states increased their minimums in 2026, each of them landing between $10 an hour and $18 an hour. Nationwide, ...

Overall, the 19 states set to raise their minimum wage on Thursday include: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, ...

WASHINGTON STATE - New changes to state law are set to take effect in 2026, impacting minimum wage and employee benefits. The minimum wage will rise to $17.13 per hour starting January 1.

The $17.13 rate is part of Washington’s inflation adjustment and local businesses say wages aren’t the only cost they’re ...

Washington workers making minimum wage will get a bump in pay in the new year, with minimum wage increasing to $17.13 an hour ...

Nineteen states will raise their minimum wage on Jan. 1, 2026, including Hawaii ($16), Michigan ($13.73), and Nebraska ($15).

Significant wage hikes kick in Jan. 1 for millions of workers across these states. See if your area made the list.