Starting January 1, 2018, all Washington State employers must provide paid sick leave to all covered employees. Initiative 1443, which was voter-approved in the fall of 2016, requires employers to provide 1 hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked. The potential ramifications of non-compliance include:
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