On January 1st, residents in Washington will see new laws take effect. Here’s what to expect on New Year’s Day with new laws in elections, workplace safety, identification, and more.
Changes to paid sick leave for app drivers (SB 5793)
SB 5793 will expand paid sick leave to Uber drivers (and any other app-based service such as DoorDash) for family emergencies. The new law will also expand the definition of ” family member” and direct outreach to educate businesses and individuals about the changes.
Stay at Work Program enhancements (HB 2127)
HB 2127 will enhance the Stay at Work Program. How? – With increased reimbursements, funding for skills development, and higher support for job modifications, vocational rehab, and the Preferred Worker Program for any worker with a disability.
Defining which healthcare employees can be required to work overtime (HB 2061)
HB 2061 will update the definition of “employee” in healthcare, restricting mandatory overtime to those in direct patient care or clinical services, earning hourly wages, or covered by collective bargaining.
This change applies to most facilities starting January 1st and particular hospitals by July 1st.
HB 2041 clarifies physician assistants’ practice parameters, requiring written collaboration agreements with physicians. It sets supervision and autonomy based on experience, allows reimbursement for PA services, and tasks boards with creating enforcement rules.
Physician assistant collaborative practice (HB 2041)
HB 2041 will simplify physician assistants’ practice parameters, requiring written collaboration agreements with physicians. It sets supervision and autonomy based on experience. The new law will also allow reimbursement for physical assistant services and task boards by creating enforcement rules…