Washington Paid Sick Leave: State Law and Seattle/Tacoma
Washington requires paid sick leave for all employers (1/hour per 30 worked, no annual cap but carryover capped at 40 hours). Seattle and Tacoma have their own sick-and-safe-time ordinances with no cap, stricter than state.
See the WA page, Seattle, and Tacoma pages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Seattle sick leave differ from Washington state?
Yes — Seattle’s ordinance has no annual cap and is stricter than the state law.