The Washington Department of Labor and Industries has levied its largest-ever fine against a farm labor contractor, saying a Richland business employed 5,000 in 2024 when it did not have a license.

Gov. Bob Ferguson signed a domestic workers Bill of Rights into law today, establishing new labor protections for approximately 100,000 employees across Washington.

A new alert from Washington State’s Department of Labor & Industries urges employers to strengthen fall protection, supervision, and rigging practices after multiple fatal tree trimming incidents.

OLYMPIA, Wash. - Washington will raise the minimum wage by 2.8% in 2026, from $16.66 to $17.13 per hour, according to the state Department of Labor & Industries (L&I). The change was determined based ...

The Department of Labor & Industries held its annual Worker Memorial Day ceremony, honoring 97 workers who lost their lives due to workplace accidents or illnesses this year. (KOMO News) WASHINGTON ...

TUMWATER, Wash. - The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) fined solar panel installation company Purelight Power LLC more than $250,000 for repeated violations, the department ...

Derrik lost both his legs in June 2023, the summer after his sophomore year of high school, while working for Rotschy Inc. in Southwest Washington as part of a school program that allowed him to earn ...

The Washington Department of Labor and Industries fined a Richland company $1.25 million for violations involving nearly 5,000 workers. Tri-City Herald file Richland, WA The Washington Department of ...