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flag Washington state enacts a Domestic Workers Bill of Rights, effective July 1, 2027, granting key labor protections to nannies, housekeepers, and caregivers.

flag Washington state has passed a Domestic Workers Bill of Rights, signed by Governor Bob Ferguson on March 9, 2026, granting nannies, housekeepers, caregivers, and gardeners new labor protections effective July 1, 2027. flag The law ensures minimum wage, overtime pay, written contracts, sick leave, and protection from harassment, retaliation, and document withholding. flag Workers must have a regular schedule of at least four hours per month to qualify. flag The legislation, championed by Rep. Brianna Thomas, expands on Seattle’s 2019 ordinance and aims to recognize domestic work as legitimate. flag Violations may result in penalties up to $20,000. flag The state Department of Labor and Industries will enforce the law and handle complaints.

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