Employers have the option of implementing a non-compete clause. If included, the employee would be prohibited from engaging with competitors or working in similar industries or geographical areas post-termination.
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Types (2)
Independent Contractor Agreement – Establishes a working relationship between a contractor and a client.
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Subcontractor Agreement – Allows a contractor to transfer all or a portion of their contractual obligations to a subcontractor.
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Laws
- Labor Statutes: Title 49
- Definition of Employee: RCW 49.46.010(3)
- Minimum Wage: State Min. – $14.49/hr (RCW 49.46.020(2) & Dept. of Labor and Industries)
- Overtime: One and a half (1.5) times the employee’s standard wage (Dept. of Labor and Industries).
- Record Keeping: Payroll records must be kept for three (3) years (WAC 296-128-020); personnel files must be kept for two (2) years after an employee’s termination (RCW 49.12.250).
At-Will Employment
Permitted? Yes, at-will employment is legal in Washington. Employers can fire at-will employees for any reason or for no reason, as long as the termination does not violate the law. At-will employees cannot be fired for any of the following reasons:
- Discrimination;
- Protected leave;
- Filing or attempting to file for workers’ compensation.