Several new laws are set to go into effect on January 1 that will impact general workers and health care. Here's what you need to know.
Several new laws in Washington state will go into effect in 2025, impacting general workers and health care.Key changes include stronger protection for health care workers, including a ban on mandatory overtime in certain settings, expanded rights for app-based workers and a new paid sick leave law. Fines for covered license plates also go into effect in 2025, and the state’s minimum wage is set to increase as well.
The law is designed to address disparities faced by historically disadvantaged communities, particularly Black and Latino workers. The notice of rights must be provided in the workers' primary language.Starting January 1, having a cover over your license plate will result in a fine. Since June 2024, the law has stated violators will only be given a written warning, with information about the law and further penalties that will begin in 2025.
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