TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Company Header
2. Candidate Information
3. Position Details
4. Compensation
5. Benefits Summary
6. At-Will Employment Disclaimer
7. Reporting Structure & Work Location
8. Contingencies
9. Washington-Specific Requirements
10. Confidentiality & Intellectual Property
11. Acceptance & Signature Block
12. Washington State Notes

EMPLOYMENT OFFER LETTER — WASHINGTON

1. COMPANY HEADER

[COMPANY NAME]
[COMPANY ADDRESS]
[CITY], Washington [ZIP CODE]
Phone: [PHONE NUMBER] | Email: [EMAIL ADDRESS]

Date: [__/__/____]

2. CANDIDATE INFORMATION

To:
[CANDIDATE FULL NAME]
[CANDIDATE ADDRESS]
[CITY], [STATE] [ZIP CODE]

Re: Offer of Employment

Dear [CANDIDATE FIRST NAME],

We are pleased to extend this offer of employment with [COMPANY NAME] (the "Company"). This letter sets forth the terms and conditions of your employment, subject to the contingencies described herein.

3. POSITION DETAILS

4. COMPENSATION

4.1 Base Compensation

☐ Annual Salary: $[________________________________] per year, paid on a [☐ semi-monthly ☐ bi-weekly ☐ monthly] basis.

☐ Hourly Rate: $[________________________________] per hour.

4.2 Pay Transparency Disclosure (RCW 49.58.110)

Pursuant to the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, the compensation details for this position are:

• Wage Scale / Salary Range Minimum: $[________________________________]
• Wage Scale / Salary Range Maximum: $[________________________________]
• General Description of Benefits: [________________________________]

4.3 Overtime

Non-exempt employees are entitled to overtime pay at 1.5 times the regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a 7-day workweek. The regular rate must include all agreed-upon wages.

4.4 Bonus / Commission Structure

☐ Signing Bonus: $[________________________________], subject to the following terms: [________________________________]

☐ Performance Bonus: [________________________________]

☐ Commission Plan: [________________________________]

☐ Not Applicable

5. BENEFITS SUMMARY

You will be eligible for the following benefits, subject to plan terms and applicable waiting periods:

6. AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT DISCLAIMER

IMPORTANT — PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:

Your employment with [COMPANY NAME] is "at-will." This means that either you or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without advance notice. Washington follows the at-will employment doctrine, subject to contractual and statutory exceptions.

No manager, supervisor, or representative of the Company, other than [AUTHORIZED OFFICER TITLE], has the authority to enter into any agreement for employment for any specified period of time or to make any agreement contrary to the foregoing by written agreement signed by [AUTHORIZED OFFICER TITLE].

Recognized Exceptions: Washington courts recognize exceptions including public policy, implied contract, and a limited covenant of good faith exception.

7. REPORTING STRUCTURE & WORK LOCATION

8. CONTINGENCIES

This offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of the following:

☐ Background Check — Conducted in compliance with the Washington Fair Chance Act (RCW 49.94)

☐ Drug Screening — [________________________________]

☐ Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) — Required within 3 business days of start date per federal law (8 U.S.C. §1324a)

☐ Proof of Licensure / Certification — [________________________________]

☐ Reference Check — [________________________________]

☐ Other — [________________________________]

9. WASHINGTON-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

9.1 Salary History Ban (RCW 49.58)

The Company has not sought your wage or salary history. Under the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, employers are prohibited from seeking an applicant's wage or salary history. An employer may confirm voluntarily disclosed history or confirm history after an offer with compensation has been made.

9.2 Pay Transparency (RCW 49.58.110)

For employers with 15 or more employees, the Company is required to disclose the wage scale or salary range and a general description of all benefits and other compensation in every job posting.

9.3 Non-Compete Agreement Notice (RCW 49.62)

IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE: Under the Washington Noncompetition Covenants Act (RCW 49.62):

☐ A non-compete agreement will be required. This notice is provided at or before the time you accept this offer, as required by law. The following conditions apply:
- Non-compete agreements are void unless the employee earns more than $126,858.83/year (2026 threshold, adjusted annually)
- For independent contractors, the threshold is $317,147.09/year (2026)
- The agreement cannot exceed 18 months (presumptively unreasonable if longer)
- If signed after employment begins, independent consideration is required
- Employer must pay the employee's base salary during any enforcement period if the employee is terminated without cause

☐ No non-compete agreement will be required

9.4 Paid Sick Leave (RCW 49.46.210)

You will accrue paid sick leave at a rate of 1 hour for every 40 hours worked. Accrued sick leave carries over year to year, though the employer may limit annual use. Sick leave may be used for your own health condition, care of a family member, or certain safety-related absences.

9.5 Paid Family and Medical Leave (Chapter 50A RCW)

Washington's PFML program provides up to 12 weeks of paid family leave, up to 12 weeks of paid medical leave, or a combined maximum of 16-18 weeks. The program is funded through employer and employee premiums.

9.6 Meal and Rest Breaks (WAC 296-126-092)

• Rest breaks: 10-minute paid break for every 4 hours worked; cannot work more than 3 hours without a break
• Meal breaks: 30 minutes for shifts over 5 hours, starting between the 2nd and 5th hour; must be paid if the employee is on duty or on-call

10. CONFIDENTIALITY & INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

As a condition of employment, you will be required to sign the Company's:

☐ Confidentiality / Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
☐ Invention Assignment Agreement
☐ Proprietary Information Agreement

11. ACCEPTANCE & SIGNATURE BLOCK

Please indicate your acceptance of this offer by signing below and returning this letter by [__/__/____].

Employer

Candidate Acceptance

By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and accept the terms of this offer letter, including the at-will employment provisions and the non-compete disclosure (if applicable).

12. WASHINGTON STATE NOTES

This offer letter is governed by the laws of the State of Washington. Nothing in this letter creates a contract of employment for a definite period.

[COMPANY NAME]