Direct answer: Spokane (Spokane County) requires paid sick leave for 1 employee. Accrual 1 hour per 30 hours, max 40 hours/year, paid. Source: https://my.spokanecity.org/; retrieved 2026-08-23.
This page summarizes a local ordinance for general guidance only. It is not legal advice. The controlling language is the official municipal code at the source link below.
Local ordinance vs Washington state law
Provision
Spokane
Washington State
Employer threshold
1 employee
1 employee
Accrual rate
1 hour per 30 hours
1 hour per 40 hours worked
Max accrual
40 hours/year
No cap; carryover up to 40 hrs
Paid / unpaid
paid
paid
Local insight
Spokane Paid Sick and Safe Leave ordinance.
Compliance go / no-go
Determine if your workforce meets the local threshold (1 employee).
Accrue at 1 hour per 30 hours (or use a more generous PTO policy that meets/exceeds the local minimum).
Cap accrual at 40 hours/year; honor carryover per local rule.
Post the required notice and keep a written policy citing the local ordinance.
Spokane may have private right of action / penalties for non-compliance — retain records.
What are the paid sick leave rules in Spokane for 2026?
Spokane requires paid sick leave for 1 employee. Accrual: 1 hour per 30 hours. Max: 40 hours/year. Spokane Paid Sick and Safe Leave ordinance.
How does Spokane sick leave differ from Washington state law?
Spokane ordinance follows the same accrual framework as Washington state law but may have local administrative details. See the official source for exact text.
Where can I find the official Spokane sick leave ordinance?
The official text is published by the local agency: https://my.spokanecity.org/.