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Vancouver, Washington: wage and workplace rules
People in Vancouver are covered by Washington state law. Below are the state rules we checked against official sources. Cities and counties can add their own rules, so confirm local details with a lawyer licensed in Washington.
Washington rules that apply in Vancouver
Minimum wage
$17.13 per hour in 2026 for most workers (L&I adjusts it every year).
Source: Washington State Department of Labor & Industries · checked November 6, 2026
Overtime
At least one and one-half times the regular rate for hours over forty in a workweek, subject to exemptions.
Source: RCW 49.46.130(1) · checked November 6, 2026
Filing the comp claim
An application must be filed within one year after the day of the injury.
Source: RCW 51.28.050 · checked November 6, 2026
Time-loss compensation
A percentage of wages set by marital status and number of children, starting at sixty percent for an unmarried worker with no children, subject to limits.
Source: RCW 51.32.060 · checked November 6, 2026
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