by Patrick M. Madden, K&L Gates LLP
Managing wage compliance in Washington is essential for HR and payroll teams striving to reduce risk, support employees, and maintain operational consistency.
Our guide provides clear, practical direction on Washington’s wage payment requirements—covering wage payment methods, pay frequency rules, permitted and prohibited deductions, pay statements, final pay obligations, deceased employee wages, and unclaimed wages—to help HR ensure accurate, timely, and fully compliant payroll processes.
In this guide, learn about:
- Definition of Wages
- Wage Payment Methods
- Cash or Check
- Direct Deposit
- Payroll Debit Cards
- Pay Frequency and Lag Time
- Pay Deductions
- Permitted Deductions
- Prohibited Deductions
- Pay Statements
- Electronic Option
- Pay Rate Notices
- Final Pay
- Voluntary Termination
- Involuntary Termination
- Accrued Time
- Noncompliance Penalties
- Wage Theft
- Deceased Employee Wages
- Unclaimed Wages
- Required Reports
- Notices to Employees
- Local Requirements
- Seattle Wage Theft
- Future Developments
Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.
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