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New Washington State Paid Sick and Safe Leave (PSSL) – effective January 1, 2018
Effective January 1, 2018, in accordance with WAC 296-128-620, all Washington state businesses will be required to provide paid sick and safe leave time to all eligible employees. Labor and Industries very recently released the guidelines for how this leave should be...
Come hear Juli Bacon speak at the NAHB International Builders’ Show!
Where will you be a week from today? Join Juli Bacon in Orlando at International Builder Show 2018! Juli will be presenting and would love to see you there! http://www.BuildersShow.com
COMPLIANCE ALERT: Washington State Requires Paid Sick and Safe Leave for Employees
COMPLIANCE ALERT Washington State Requires Paid Sick and Safe Leave for Employees Effective January 1, 2018, in accordance with WAC 296-128-620, all Washington state businesses will be required to provide paid sick and safe leave time to all eligible...
Where is Juli now: BIAW Education Program presents Juli Bacon to discuss I-1433 Paid Sick Leave & Minimum Wage for WA State
Register today! Click here Are you confident your current policy abides by I-1433? Fines can be up to $40k per violation! Attend in person in Yakima or through a live webinar at home or at the CWHBA Wenatchee location! If you are personally attending, bring a copy of...
Where’s Juli Now: Getting Ready for I-1433: Washington’s New Statewide Paid Sick and Safe Leave Law
Are Your Leave Policies Ready For I-1433: Paid Sick Leave? In November 2016, Washington voters passed Initiative 1433 which raised the state-wide minimum wage and introduced paid sick and safe leave across the state. The new paid leave law will be effective January 1,...
Terminating employees who voice their beliefs
If you learned that one of your employees was in a hate group or participated in hate group activities outside of the workplace, would you have grounds to terminate their employment? It’s a very sticky scenario and should be dealt with on a case-by-case basis and only...
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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...
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