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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...
OSHA Provides Updated COVID-19 Enforcement Response Plans
New guidance has emerged effective May 26th related to how OSHA plans to investigate COVID-19 related hazards in the workplace. The new guidance will supersede OSHA's previous Interim Response Plan from earlier this spring. As the top priority for OSHA still remains...
Employment Lawsuits and Legal Actions on the Rise: How to Do the Right Thing
Just when we thought things were tough enough in this COVID-19 work environment, where the closing of businesses and the loss of productivity and business due to operational shut-down have wreaked havoc on the world economy, now there are legal issues that have...
Is Your Business Ready to Return to the New Normal?
There is no more business as usual. Things are different. Our world is vastly different than it was two months ago as we’ve navigated the choppy waters of social distancing, essential work forces, and shelter-in-place telework policies. The question is, what does it...
How to Comply with WA State’s Safe Start plan for Re-Opening Business
In the beginning, when we first learned of the easily spread COVID-19 virus, businesses were afraid of shutting things down or allowing their workforce to telework from home. Now, as Washington State Governor Inslee has issued the four-phase approach to reopening...
Clarification and Modifications to Washington State Paid Family Medical Leave
Effective April 10, 2020, Washington State Governor Jay Inslee has signed into law changes and modifications that impact the state’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Law (PFML) that all employers must comply with and follow. Washington’s law is already fairly generous as...
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Create Happy Employees With A Retention Program
Employee turnover can challenge any business, especially during a global pandemic and employee shortage. The most frequently asked question is what should a company do to stay ahead of the curve and retain valued employees? Employee recognition has long been regarded...
The Talent Shortage: What Can Be Done?
The world’s global economy may be showing signs of growth, but in comparison, the talent pool seems to be shrinking, effectively limiting employers from scaling their business. A shortage of workers can hinder your business’s ability to grow and remain competitive....
Instituting Vaccination Status Policies
With conflicting federal and state directives, employee dissension, and continued confusion over COVID-19 vaccination mandates, employers are finding it difficult to conclude how to proceed with their own company policies and mandates for vaccination status. ...
Build an Inclusive Workforce for those with Disabilities
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Each year in October, the U.S. Department of Labor and its Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) recognize and promote inclusion and diversity in the workplace, specifically in promoting opportunities...
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