Washington Employer Rights — Wages Paid is a set of laws enforced by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) that outline the rights of employers and employees regarding wages paid in the state. These rights include the minimum wage for all employees, overtime pay, wage deductions, and the payment of wages upon termination. Additionally, employers must comply with record keeping requirements and provide employees with wage statements. The types of Washington Employer Rights — Wages Paid are as follows: • Minimum Wage: The current minimum wage in Washington is $12.00 per hour. • Overtime: Employees must be paid at least one and one-half times their regular rate for any hours worked over 40 in a workweek. • Deductions: Employers may make deductions from an employee’s wages if the deduction is authorized in writing by the employee or required by law. • Payment of Wages Upon Termination: Employers must pay all wages due to an employee at the time of termination, including any wages earned in the pay period prior to the date of termination. Record keepingng Requirements: Employers must keep records of all hours worked and wages paid to employees for a period of three years. • Wage Statements: Employers must provide employees with accurate wage statements, detailing their gross and net wages, any deductions, and the hours worked during the pay period.