Face Masks Required for All Employees as of June 8

As of June 8, a cloth facial covering is required for all employees. A few exceptions are allowed according to “Safe Start Washington: Phased Reopening County-by-County” including when:

• Working alone in an office, vehicle, or at a job site
• Employees with hearing issues or when communicating with others that need facial cues or mouth movements as a part of communication
• Employees with a medical condition or disability that need accommodation with medical documentation from a healthcare provider
• When the job has no in-person interaction

For additional guidance, consult Labor and Industries’ COVID-19 Common Questions regarding Worker Face Covering and Mask Requirements.