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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...
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...
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Interviewing Mistakes Hiring Managers Make
Interviewing for any new job can be nerve-wracking and difficult for even the most qualified of candidates, but showing up to an interview uninformed about what to expect is a problem a hiring manager can easily avoid. Hiring managers should be transparent with the candidate at all stages of the interview process, from the initial screening, to the first in-person interview, and to the end decision making communication. If planning to utilize a group panel or rotating team interviews, the hiring manager or recruiter should mention that upfront so the candidate isn’t caught off guard and put into an uncomfortable situation.
Managing Pandemic Fatigue in the Workplace
After a full year of quarantine, isolation and nothing that’s been normal in our lives for the past twelve-months, pandemic fatigue has set in, manifesting itself in mental and physical changes in our workforce.
The 5 C’s For Successful Social Media
The invention of Facebook back in 2004 created a whole new method of communication via the internet. With the rise of social media platforms, we have collectively witnessed many apps rise and fall but they have all left an imprint. Currently, there are 3.78 billion...
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.
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