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New Washington State Law Regarding Applicant’s Salary History
Effective July 28, 2019, employers with 15 or more employees in Washington State can no longer ask an applicant about their current or prior salary information when interviewing for an open position. Washington law makers have followed in the footsteps of California...
Reporting Timeline Changed for WA Paid Family and Medical Leave
Earlier this year, Washington State employers began collecting Paid Family & Medical leave premiums from all employees as part of the newly enacted benefit plan. Subsequently, employers were to begin tracking hours and wages to report to the state as of April...
New Year, New Laws in WA State
As the new year is ushered in, Washington state employers can be assured of several new employment laws impacting their business. Two of these laws will result in changes to payroll. The first law imposes the 2019 Minimum Wage that increased to $12/hour effective...
WA Paid Family Medical Leave Begins January 1, 2019
January is just around the corner, which means all Washington State employers, large and small businesses alike, will be required to begin collecting and remitting the employee premiums for the WA Paid Family Medical Leave starting the first payroll in January....
COMPLIANCE ALERT: WA State Paid Family Medical Leave – Are You Ready?
Washington State Employment Securities, under RCW 50A.04, will implement the first phase of the Paid Family and Medical Leave insurance program on January 1, 2019. The intent of this insurance program is to ensure all employees in the state who meet the eligibility...
After a Nation Wide search conducted by JB Consulting Systems, the North Central Regional Library has narrowed their search for an Executive Director down to three finalists.
North Central Regional Library holds meet-and-greet reception for Executive Director Candidates to meet the Community A national search for the next director of the North Central Regional Library has been narrowed down to three finalists. On Thursday July 12, 2018...
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Office Romances In the Workplace
Love is a beautiful thing and Cupid’s arrow may find its way into your office setting. When it does, just be ready to handle the possible outcomes with solid policies and guidelines in place.
Bridging The Inequality Gap
The month of February is federally recognized as a month to celebrate and reflect on the significant roles that African-Americans have played on America’s history. Dating as far back as 1926, the suggestion is credited to Carter D. Woodson, a Harvard alumni and...
Career Trends and Predictions for 2021
Large and small business alike have faced very unique workforce challenges since the start of the pandemic, having to adapt to stay ahead of the curve. This for some industries meant the unfortunate business of work shutdowns, layoffs and temporary reductions in force. When normally a New Year brings a rejuvenated outlook on careers and future planning, this year it brings a different look and strategy related to hiring, staffing and career trends.
Healthy and Up-To-Date Handbooks Ensure Accountability
The start of every New Year typically brings out the To-Do calendars for the year ahead. New budgets are rolled out and distributed, new positions and hiring strategies are decided upon, new benefit plans are implemented and in some cases, the annual review process...
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