Millions Recovered
For Unpaid Workers
Washington has some of the strongest wage protections in the nation, with the highest minimum wage ($17.13 statewide, $21.30 in Seattle) and NO tip credit. We recover unpaid overtime for WA workers.
No fees unless we win. We only get paid when you do.
Get an estimate of what you're owed in just 60 seconds. This calculator is based on federal FLSA laws and includes liquidated damages (double your unpaid wages).
Washington's minimum wage is $9.88 higher than federal ($17.13 vs $7.25). Seattle workers earn even more at $21.30/hour. Washington also has NO tip credit — tipped workers get the full minimum wage plus tips.
| Provision | Washington Law | Federal FLSA | Which Applies? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Wage | $17.13/hour (Seattle: $21.30) | $7.25/hour | WA (higher) |
| Tipped Wage | $17.13/hour (no tip credit) | $2.13/hour | WA (much higher) |
| Overtime Pay | 1.5× after 40 hrs/week | 1.5× after 40 hrs/week | Same |
| Exempt Salary Threshold | $80,168/year ($1,541/week) | $35,568/year ($684/week) | WA (stricter) |
| Statute of Limitations | 3 years | 2-3 years | WA (automatic 3) |
| Meal/Rest Breaks | Required (30 min meal, 10 min rest) | Not required | WA (mandatory) |
| Paid Sick Leave | 1 hr per 40 hrs worked | Not required | WA (mandatory) |
Seattle-area IT support, QA engineers, and junior developers wrongly labeled as exempt "computer professionals" despite not meeting salary or duties tests.
Even with WA's no-tip-credit law, restaurants still violate rules by taking tip pool cuts, requiring tip sharing with managers, or miscalculating overtime on tipped earnings.
Amazon, delivery apps, and logistics companies treating drivers as 1099 contractors when they're really employees entitled to minimum wage and overtime.
Unpaid travel time between job sites, mandatory pre-shift meetings, and equipment loading not counted as work hours.
Apple orchards, vineyards, and hop farms in Eastern WA denying overtime to harvest workers who now have protections under state law.
Washington requires paid rest breaks and meal periods. Many employers skip breaks or auto-deduct lunch without actually providing one.
Tech, Retail & Hospitality:
Ports, Logistics & Healthcare:
Spokane, Tri-Cities, Yakima:
Cross-Border & Manufacturing:
Recover 100% of unpaid minimum wage and overtime going back 3 years under WA law.
Washington law provides double damages for willful violations. Federal FLSA also offers liquidated damages.
Both state and federal law require employers to pay your attorney fees if you win.
Seattle's $21.30/hr minimum means bigger payouts for minimum wage violations. A worker owed 10 hours of back wages recovers $213 (Seattle) vs. $72.50 (federal).
Washington has some of the strongest worker protection laws in the United States, with benefits that significantly exceed federal standards.
💰 Washington workers often recover significantly more than federal law alone
While Paul M. Botros is licensed in Texas and Florida, we successfully help Washington workers recover unpaid wages through our network of skilled WA attorneys. We partner with experienced local counsel or obtain special admission (pro hac vice) to ensure you get both specialized wage expertise and Pacific Northwest court knowledge.
Expert legal review of your overtime claim. No fees unless we win. Use the calculator above to estimate your recovery, then contact us for a detailed case analysis.