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Clarification and Modifications to Washington State Paid Family Medical Leave
Effective April 10, 2020, Washington State Governor Jay Inslee has signed into law changes and modifications that impact the state’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Law (PFML) that all employers must comply with and follow. Washington’s law is already fairly generous as...
Team Togetherness, DIY Masks, and Finding Humor in the time of pandemic
Question: Is this JB Consulting Systems Team a group of crazed bandits or just a team having a very fashionable and fun moment during a virtual meeting? If you've worked with JBCS for long, you may have encountered one of these talented HR professionals in some...
Effective today: Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Today marks the effective date for the new Families First Coronavirus Response Act. While the new law does not require a policy, employers must inform employees of their rights via a poster. Employers should hang this poster in lunchrooms and distribute via email to...
COVID-19 tax credits and Economic Stimulus Package provided by the U.S
JB consulting Systems continues to share up-to-date information and resources on COVID-19. Today's blog post is from our guest, Maria Krey, CPA, regarding . There have been a whole lot of changes in recent weeks - below is my attempt at a "headline" version of items...
We’re All a Work-in-Progress: Managing Your Employees Remotely
For many employers, managing the remote employee isn't a new or unique challenge, it's just business as usual. However, for millions of Americans who have moved their own home work environments in the comfort (or not so comfortable spaces at home), it's a work in...
Adjusting to the new norm: Stay Ready and Relevant
During these unprecedented and extreme shifts in our normal business routines, staying focused on not only the immediate needs, but also the future of your business. Using this time of uncertainty to prepare your business for what’s to come will help your business and...
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Top 4 Reasons Recruiters Struggle to Find the Right Candidates
The Recruiting Disconnect Recruiting is a challenging task that requires a lot of time and effort. Despite the best hiring efforts, it’s not uncommon for there to be a struggle to find the right candidates for open positions. At the same time, candidates often feel...
The Time Has Finally Come – WA Cares Fund Payroll Deductions Begin July 1, 2023
History/Timeline In 2019, the governor signed the Long-Term Services & Support (LTSS) Trust Act, which established the WA Cares Fund, which is a mandatory long-term care insurance benefit administered by the State of Washington for workers in Washington State....
Importance of Employee Performance Reviews and Communication
As we look to close out the first quarter of a new year, we look at the changing work landscape. We have survived a pandemic, there is a labor shortage in some industries, and layoffs in others. Some industries have allowed remote, or hybrid work and others still...
Avoiding a Workplace Retaliation Claim
Did you know that retaliation is the most common type of claim filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)? According to the EEOC, more than half of all charges filed in fiscal 2021 were retaliation based. Taking steps to ensure that best practices...
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