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Increasing Diversity and Inclusion in Your Workplace
Take a good look at your workforce. What do you see? Is it a homogeneous population? Or is it rich and diverse with vibrant backgrounds, ages, genders and races? In recent months, our country has witnessed events that have provided us with the opportunity to reflect...
New Washington State Overtime Pay Rules Effective July 1st
New rules under the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) have taken effect July 1 regarding updates to overtime pay and worker eligibility. WA L&I announced the changed late last year after numerous public hearings and proceedings, and...
Compliance Alert: Statewide Mask Mandate
COMPLIANCE ALERT Statewide Mask Mandate On June 26, 2020, a statewide order will go into effect requiring individuals to wear a face covering while in indoor public spaces as well as outdoors when you cannot stay 6 feet apart. Certain exemptions may apply for...
Historic U.S. Supreme Court Ruling for LGBTQ Anti-Discrimination
In a landmark ruling effective June 15, 2020, the LGBTQ community is now offered protection under the federal employment laws based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Although many states, including Washington state, had previously provided those protections...
Reopening under the PPP Flexibility Act
As many states are issuing reopening orders and Phase 2 conditions for businesses and public establishments, employers are ready to return their employees back into the workplace. Some employees are simply reestablishing their physical presence in the office, where...
Protests, Pandemic and Other Stressors in 2020
There is no doubt that 2020 has brought more than the fair share of unexpected chaos into our lives than any other year in recent history. Now going into the fourth month of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the recent death of Minneapolis man, George Floyd at the hands...
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Rethink The Way We Work
March of 2020, what a different time. What we assumed would be short-term inconveniences to our daily lives has led to lasting impacts and changes in our thinking and our world as a whole; women have felt the brunt of the impact. Women have lost over 1 million more...
Revisiting Employee Assistance Program Benefits
The long dark dreary winters are enough to affect us all. Sprinkle into the mix a virus that has kept us inside and feeling ever more isolated from friends, family and our community makes the winter blues even more challenging. Here in the Pacific Northwest, if we are...
Creating an Authentic Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
A successful workplace creates a synergy that helps businesses grow. Creating a place where all individuals can thrive both personally and professionally is important to the overall goals of the business. Vital to this success is the creation of a diverse, equitable,...
Building a Social Media Foundation
Social media provides a platform for your business to share your brand story. Whether it be worldwide or tailored to your community, it’s up to you. The benefits of engaging with your consumers and a like-minded community allow you to share information, stories,...
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