The Basics (7)
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Are You Owed Wages? How the Law and L & I Can Help You Get Wages Your Employer Owes You
State law gives the Washington Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) authority to collect wages owed to workers. L&I used to have the power to investigate and ask for wages, but it could not make employers pay wages. Now L&I can decide what wages are due and collect those wages for the worker. The law also gives L&I power to assess civil penalties against employers who have willfully failed to pay wages. Read More
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Farm Workers: If the employer does not pay you, you may file a lien on the crop or orchard you worked.
Filing a crop or orchard lien is often the best way to get paid if your employer does not pay you. #2915EN Read More
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How to Enforce Your Right to Receive Minimum Wage
This tells you the current minimum wage and advises what to do if you are not being paid properly. Read More
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- Chinese / 中文
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Wage Booklet
This booklet will help you determine if you earned minimum wage when working by the piece rate, show the amount owed to you if there is a dispute regarding wages owed, provide proof that you qualify for state industrial insurance and unemployment and more. Read More
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Wages for Agricultural Workers
Agricultural workers must earn at least the Washington State minimum wage for all hours worked. Agricultural workers who work more than 40 hours per week are not eligible for overtime pay. While agricultural workers are often paid a piece rate, they still must earn at least the state’s minimum wage for every hour worked. Read More
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Your Employer did not Pay You the Minimum Wage
If you are owed wages by your employer, read this to find out what you can do to get your money. #2200EN Read More
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