Minimum Wage Increase and Other New Requirements for Renton Employers
The city of Renton, Washington, finalized rules to implement Initiative 23-02 on May 31, 2024. The initiative was approved by Renton voters in February 2024 and codified within Chapter 5-28 and Section 5-5-4 of the Renton Municipal Code (the Ordinance). The Ordinance sets new labor standards for Renton employers, including a higher minimum wage, requirements for providing part-time employees with access to additional hours before hiring new employees, and certification requirements.
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