The Unexpected States Crushing Employers with Shockingly Tough Employment Laws—Is Your Business at Risk?
Other States with Strict Employment Laws
While those three states and one district have the strictest employment laws, a handful of other states come close to being as strict. The next tier of states includes Washington, Illinois, New Jersey, Massachusetts and Connecticut. All these states offer strict employment laws, if not quite so comprehensive as the states and district in the highest tier.
Washington
When it comes to wage policies and worker protections, Washington is comparable to states like California and New York. In 2025, the state minimum wage was raised to $16.66, the second highest in the country. However, Washington does put some restrictions on its workers’ right to organize.
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