Matthew Kelly and Jacob Roes Publish Guidance on Washington’s 2026 Wage Threshold Updates in Westlaw Today

Thomson Reuters/Westlaw Today published an article by Matthew Kelly and Jacob J. Roes, “Washington's minimum wage and salary thresholds are going up — Here's what employers need to know.” The article outlines key changes announced by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries on September 30, 2025, which will take effect January 1, 2026.

Kelly and Roes detail steps employers should take to remain compliant with the new thresholds particularly around non-compete agreements, independent contractor classifications, and special pay rules for younger workers and rideshare drivers.

The full article is available here.