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Compliance ALERT Re: COVID-19
COMPLIANCE ALERT COVID-19 The Federal House of Representatives has passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, an economic stimulus plan to minimize the impact of COVID-19. It includes employer sponsored paid sick leave for employees affected by...
Coronavirus: Workplace Implications and Employer Actions
Who hasn’t heard about the coronavirus (COVID-19), especially for those in the epicenter of the virus in Washington State? As reports of this virus pandemic continue to spread, with cases and deaths continuing to climb in Snohomish and King Counties, it’s important...
WA State Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits begin January 2020
It's been a long time coming and the wait is finally over. Effective January 1, 2020, eligible employees in Washington State may begin claiming benefits under the new state Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefit program. Prior to this date, employers should have...
IRS Announces 2020 401 (K) Contribution Changes
HR and payroll managers will need to adjust their systems effective January 1, 2020 and inform employees about the new 401 (k) contribution limit changes the IRS has implemented. The good news is that employees over the age of 50 can now contribute an additional $500...
Where is Juli Speaking next???
There are multiple opportunities to see Juli speak coming up! Not only you but your staff may benefit greatly from one or several of the upcoming classes she will be teaching. Employment Law Trends & News Jefferson County HBA - Port Townsend 12/3/2019 11:00 AM...
NOW AVAILABLE! Juli Bacon’s New Book on HR Practices for Managers
If there’s one thing that leadership guru’s and managers can all agree on, it’s that managing people isn’t as easy as it looks. In fact, it takes more than just practice and work, it takes endless hours of training and support over the lifetime of your career to...
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Revisiting Employee Assistance Program Benefits
The long dark dreary winters are enough to affect us all. Sprinkle into the mix a virus that has kept us inside and feeling ever more isolated from friends, family and our community makes the winter blues even more challenging. Here in the Pacific Northwest, if we are...
Creating an Authentic Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
A successful workplace creates a synergy that helps businesses grow. Creating a place where all individuals can thrive both personally and professionally is important to the overall goals of the business. Vital to this success is the creation of a diverse, equitable,...
Building a Social Media Foundation
Social media provides a platform for your business to share your brand story. Whether it be worldwide or tailored to your community, it’s up to you. The benefits of engaging with your consumers and a like-minded community allow you to share information, stories,...
Lessons From 20 Years of Remote Work
We are on the precipice of a great opportunity to reevaluate the professional culture of how, and more specifically where we work. The technical infrastructure is advanced enough for remote work which we found out during a global pandemic when the initial phases...
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