Are you doing business in the state of Washington? Below are the mandates you need to be aware of
When operating a business, its important to keep track of your state’s requirements so compliance doesn’t slip through the cracks. The list below can help you stay organized and on top of compliance-related to-dos in the state of Washington.
Washington retirement plan marketplace
Though its not required, the state of Washington launched a retirement plan marketplace for businesses with 100 or fewer employees to shop for a plan.
- For more information, please see our guide about state-mandated retirement plans
- Or visit our partner Guideline to learn more about their 401(k) offerings. Learn about Guideline
Workers’ comp mandate
Did you know that the state of Washington requires almost all businesses with 1+ employees to provide a workers’ compensation policy?
- For more information, please see our guide to Washington workers’ compensation insurance
- Or visit our partner NEXT to receive a workers’ compensation quote. Visit NEXT for a quote
Paid family leave required
Most employees in Washington are eligible for paid family leave for certain life events, such as recovering from a serious illness or caring for a newborn child. Learn more in our PFML guide
Sexual harassment training
Though harassment training is not required in the state of Washington, it is highly recommended.
- For more information, please see our employer’s guide to sexual harassment training
- Or visit our partner, Traliant, to purchase the training. Learn about Traliant
State registration
If you employ an employee in the state of Washington, you are required to set up state unemployment and withholding accounts. If you would like to streamline this process and take it off your plate, please visit our partner, Middesk to learn more.
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Jon Davis is the Sr. Content Marketing Manager at OnPay. He has over 15 years of experience writing for small and growing businesses. Jon lives and works in Atlanta.