Washington Preferred Worker Wage Reimbursement Application for Employers is a state program designed to provide businesses with financial assistance to offset the cost of providing a living wage to their employees. The program provides a one-time, non-refundable reimbursement of up to 50% of the wages paid to eligible employees in exchange for a commitment to pay those employees a living wage of at least $15 per hour. The program is available to employers with a business location in Washington State and with at least one employee who meets the program’s eligibility requirements. The Washington Preferred Worker Wage Reimbursement Application for Employers comes in two forms: the Small Business Application and the Large Business Application. The Small Business Application is for businesses with fewer than 50 employees and is designed to provide an accelerated reimbursement process. The Large Business Application is for businesses with 50 or more employees and includes additional steps and requirements.