Sciatica occurs when there is inflammation or pressure applied onto the back that makes the sciatic nerve painful. This condition is worse than back pain or pelvic girdle pain, because the pain is more constant and extremely wearisome.
Minimum Wage. The 2017 Washington Minimum Wage Is $11.00. 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.
Tacoma, Washington to Increase Minimum Wage in 2017. Washington is one of the states spearheading increases toward a higher, more competitive minimum wage for the workers in their state. In November 2015, Tacoma voters approved a $12 minimum wage that would be phased in over a two-year period. The first phase took place on February 1, 2016 when the minimum wage increased to $10.35 per hour. Phase 2 will take place on January 1, 2017 when the minimum wage increases to $11.15 per hour.