(October 2013) The Data Universal Numbering System, abbreviated as DUNS or D-U-N-S, is a proprietary system developed and regulated by Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) that assigns a unique numeric identifier, referred to as a DUNS number to a single business entity. It was introduced in 1963 to support D&B's credit reporting practice.
Washington Vacation Laws. Like many other states, Washingtonâs workplace vacation laws are similar to federal laws on the subject. These laws say that vacations are a fringe benefit of a job, and it is up to the employer to decide if they are going to grant their staff vacation benefits or not.
The 2017 Washington Minimum Wage Is $11. Washington's minimum wage applies to workers in both agriculture and non-agricultural jobs, although 14- and 15-year-olds may be paid 85% of the minimum wage ($9.35). Initiative 1433 changes the state minimum wage and will require employers to provide employees with paid sick leave. Read more information regarding Initiative I-1433 passed by Washington voters in 2016. Read the December 1, 2016, news release.