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SeaTac, Washington
Paid sick leave.

Check official requirements, employee thresholds, effective dates, and employer responsibilities for paid sick leave.

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Separate SeaTac rules

No separate SeaTac rule is published yet for paid sick leave. The state rule shown below applies unless a different local requirement is verified and published. Do not treat the state figure as a SeaTac figure.

Applicable state and federal rules

These are state or federal requirements that may also apply within SeaTac. Each entry remains labeled with its own jurisdiction and source.

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Washington paid sick leave

1 hour of paid sick leave per 40 hours worked

Every Washington employer must provide paid sick leave: employees accrue at least 1 hour for every 40 hours worked, can use it after 90 days of employment, and can carry over up to 40 unused hours into the next year.

Employee threshold: 0+ employees in Washington · All industries
Effective
Jan 1, 2018

Local notes & what to do

Washington has the highest state minimum wage in the country ($17.13 in 2026) and allows no tip credit. Its exempt salary threshold is also the nation's highest - $80,168.40 in 2026, set at 2.25 times the minimum wage at every employer size and scheduled to reach 2.5 times in 2028. Paid family and medical leave premiums rose to 1.13% of wages in 2026, with a maximum weekly benefit of $1,647. Several Puget Sound cities set wages well above the state rate.

Official source: Washington State Department of Labor & Industries - Paid Sick Leave Last checked Nov 1, 2026
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Thresholds, dates & upcoming changes

Jurisdiction / rule Requirement Employees / industry Effective / status Official source / last checked
Washington
Washington paid sick leave 		1 hour of paid sick leave per 40 hours worked 0–any employees
All industries 		Jan 1, 2018
Current 		Washington State Department of Labor & Industries - Paid Sick Leave
Checked Nov 1, 2026
THE DATED RECORD

What changed in SeaTac, Washington?

Washington · Paid sick leave

Rule name changed from not previously published to Washington paid sick leave. Summary changed from not previously published to Every Washington employer must provide paid sick leave: employees accrue at least 1 hour for every 40 hours worked, can use it after 90 days of employment, and can carry over up to 40 unused hours into the next year.. Requirement changed from not previously published to 1 hour of paid sick leave per 40 hours worked. Numeric amount changed from not previously published to not published. Minimum employer size changed from not previously published to 0 employees. Effective date changed from not previously published to Jan 1, 2018. Publication status changed from not previously published to active. Local guidance changed from not previously published to Washington has the highest state minimum wage in the country ($17.13 in 2026) and allows no tip credit. Its exempt salary threshold is also the nation's highest - $80,168.40 in 2026, set at 2.25 times the minimum wage at every employer size and scheduled to reach 2.5 times in 2028. Paid family and medical leave premiums rose to 1.13% of wages in 2026, with a maximum weekly benefit of $1,647. Several Puget Sound cities set wages well above the state rate.. Industry coverage changed from not previously published to not published.

Source: Washington State Department of Labor & Industries - Paid Sick Leave · Effective Jan 1, 2018 · Last checked Nov 1, 2026 · View current requirement →
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions employers ask about Paid sick leave in SeaTac, Washington

What is the Washington paid sick leave requirement for 0+ employees?

1 hour of paid sick leave per 40 hours worked. Every Washington employer must provide paid sick leave: employees accrue at least 1 hour for every 40 hours worked, can use it after 90 days of employment, and can carry over up to 40 unused hours into the next year.

When did Washington paid sick leave take effect?

Effective January 1, 2018. Source: Washington State Department of Labor & Industries - Paid Sick Leave. Last checked November 1, 2026.

Who must follow Washington paid sick leave?

Employers with 0 or more employees in Washington across all industries.

What is the penalty for violating Washington paid sick leave?

No penalty information has been published in this entry. Consult the official source.

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