Seattle Employee Requirements Toolkit Last updated The Seattle Employee Requirements toolkit is your essential guide to navigating local labor laws, including commuter benefits, paid sick and safe time, minimum wage, secure scheduling, hotel employee protections and...
Seattle chefs Aaron Tekulve and Johnny Courtney have earned national recognition as finalists for the 2026 James Beard Awards, one of the highest honors in the culinary industry. Leading the story locally is our own Aaron Tekulve, chef and owner of Surrell, a member...
Wages & Salaries Toolkit Last updated The new state minimum wage is $17.13 for most of the state, and overtime thresholds have been updated. In addition, local minimum wages are becoming more common — and more complex — across the state. See the chart below to...
Quick Bites: Highlights of the state food code Last updated Approximately every eight years, Washington updates the state food code based on the most recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Model Food Code. In this toolkit, you will find the most important...
