WA SB5578

Increases Washington's minimum wage incrementally from $17.50/hour (January 2026) to $25.00/hour (January 2031), with annual inflation adjustments beginning January 2032

Creates mandatory paid vacation leave for employees, accruing at 2.3 hours per 40 hours worked, usable after 90 days of employment, with up to 40 hours carryover allowed

Establishes 5 days of paid bereavement leave per calendar year for the death of a family member, available after 90 days of employment

Grants the Department of Labor and Industries authority to issue stop work orders against employers who violate the act, with civil penalties up to $5,000 per day for non-compliance

Extends paid sick leave, vacation leave, and bereavement leave requirements to transportation network company drivers, with drivers accruing earned paid time based on passenger platform hours worked