Washington HB1561 establishes labor protections for domestic workers, including minimum wage, meal and rest breaks, and anti-retaliation measures.

Washington HB1561 sets minimum standards for wages and working conditions for domestic workers, including meal and rest breaks, and protections against retaliation. Hiring entities must pay domestic workers at least the minimum hourly rate and provide overtime wages. Domestic workers are entitled to a 30-minute meal period for every five hours worked and a 10-minute rest period for every four hours. The act prohibits retaliation against domestic workers for exercising their rights, such as reporting violations or participating in investigations.

Washington HB1561 establishes labor protections for domestic workers, including minimum wage, meal and rest breaks, and anti-retaliation measures.

Washington HB1561 sets minimum standards for wages and working conditions for domestic workers, including meal and rest breaks, and protections against retaliation. Hiring entities must pay domestic workers at least the minimum hourly rate and provide overtime wages. Domestic workers are entitled to a 30-minute meal period for every five hours worked and a 10-minute rest period for every four hours. The act prohibits retaliation against domestic workers for exercising their rights, such as reporting violations or participating in investigations.