Under Washington's Immigrant Worker Protection Act, effective October 1, 2026, employers must promptly notify affected workers and their representatives when they receive a federal I-9 inspection notice and again after the outcome. State model notice templates are due by September 1, 2026; violations carry statutory penalties and attorney-fee recovery, enforceable by workers or the Attorney General.
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Washington employers must notify workers of I-9 audits from Oct 1, 2026
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Washington startups with W-2 staff should add an I-9-audit notification step to their HR playbook before Oct 1 to avoid statutory penalties and lawsuits.
Source: Ballard Spahr
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