This Law Firm Publication by Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. discusses Washington's passage of Initiative 1433, which will raise the minimum wage and require paid sick leave in the state. The minimum wage will rise to $11.00 on January 1, 2017, and will increase annually until it reaches $13.50 per hour on January 1, 2020. The paid sick leave requirement becomes effective on January 1, 2018. The publication addresses the accrual of paid sick leave as well as situations in which paid sick leave may be used.