Benefits
Sick Leave Law
Initiative Measure No. 1433 (1-1433) was passed by Washington State voters on November 8, 2016 and was written into Chapter 49.46 RCW Minimum Wage Requirements and Labor Standards. In addition to increasing the minimum wage, it requires Bellingham Technical College to provide hourly and student employees with paid sick leave. This law does not apply to employees who are ineligible for overtime such as Professional Staff employees, Administrators and Faculty (including Adjunct Faculty),
Minimum Wage Increase
Washington State’s minimum wage increased to $16.28 per hour on January 1, 2024
The City of Bellingham’s minimum wage is $17.28 per hour effective May 1, 2024
Questions?
Here are some Questions and Answers to this new law.
Information and updates will be posted on the BTC internet and intranet Human Resources Department Sites. You may also email the Human Resources Office at hr@btc.edu.
PEBB - Public Employees Benefit Board
The State of Washington, through the PEBB Program, provides insurance coverage to eligible state and higher-education employees, retirees, and their dependents.
PEBB website
PEBB Benefits
PEBB Forms & Publication
TIAA/CREF
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