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WA State Equal Pay Opportunity Act Effective Immediately
Effective June 7th, the new Washington State Equal Pay Opportunity Act went into effect. Although the original law was established in 1943, the new regulations on equal pay ensure that all employees, regardless of gender, receive equal pay and career advancement...
COMPLIANCE ALERT
COMPLIANCE ALERT Washington State Updates Several Workplace Laws Effective June 7, 2018 1.Disclosure and Discussion of Sexual Harassment and Assault (S.B. 5996) Senate Bill 5996 supports “the disclosure and discussion of sexual harassment and sexual assault in...
New WA State Laws effective June 7, 2018
June is shaping up to be a record month for new laws in Washington state. Our state lawmakers have been busy the first four months of this year writing and passing new employment-related legislation that will impact all employers with business operations in the state...
Pay Equality: Updating the Washington State Law
In an effort to create further pay equality for employees in Washington State, Governor Jay Inslee signed a new law to ensure Washington employers are paying fairly and equitably. This is the first update to the Equal Pay Act (EPA) in over 43 years. The new law takes...
New FLSA Rules for Interns
On January 5, 2018, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) implemented a new set of standards and FLSA test for employers to use in determining whether the interns or students they bring in are eligible to receive compensation as employees. In the past, students and...
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The Year In Review
JB Consulting Systems, it was a year of staying nimble and up-to-date on all the new laws and regulations related to COVID-19 in order to support our partners.
The Importance of Developing a Strategic Plan Even During a Pandemic
Strategic planning is a process that allows business owners and leaders the time to analyze current metrics, shifts in workplace demographics, emerging trends in technology and people engagement, and the future of the industry.
Complying with Families First Coronavirus Response Act Revisions
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division recently made changes to the existing temporary rule regarding leave provisions and paid sick leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).
Handling Political Opinion and Conversation in the Work Environment
With the 2020 elections coming up within the week, many employers are facing a constant stream of political opinions being shared and discussed in the workplace that may have potential for disruption of productive conversation. Employers are tasked with determining what is okay and what is off limits when it comes to discussing politics amongst employees and how to keep a tolerant and respectful workplace even during these unprecedented times.
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