Hire employees in Washington State.
Before hiring employees, new or established businesses must file a Business License Application with the Washington state Business Licensing Service (BLS). The completion of the Business License Application also registers with the Department of Labor and Industries and the Employment Security Department for workers' compensation and unemployment insurance.
You must also report the newly hired employees to the Department of Social and Health Services within 20 days.
Step 1
File a Business License Application with the state's Business Licensing Service to register as an employer.
Step 2
Filing the Business License Application also registers for workers' compensation with the Department of Labor and Industries and unemployment insurance with the Employment Security Department.
Step 3
Within 20 days, report new employee hires to the Department of Social and Health Services.