by The HR Experts | Jul 15, 2020 | Blog, HR News, Recruiting
Take a good look at your workforce. What do you see? Is it a homogeneous population? Or is it rich and diverse with vibrant backgrounds, ages, genders and races? In recent months, our country has witnessed events that have provided us with the opportunity to reflect...
by The HR Experts | Jul 9, 2020 | Blog, Government News
New rules under the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) have taken effect July 1 regarding updates to overtime pay and worker eligibility. WA L&I announced the changed late last year after numerous public hearings and proceedings, and...
by The HR Experts | Jun 29, 2020 | Blog, COVID19, Government News
COMPLIANCE ALERT Statewide Mask Mandate On June 26, 2020, a statewide order will go into effect requiring individuals to wear a face covering while in indoor public spaces as well as outdoors when you cannot stay 6 feet apart. Certain exemptions may apply for...
by The HR Experts | Jun 16, 2020 | Blog, Government News, HR News
In a landmark ruling effective June 15, 2020, the LGBTQ community is now offered protection under the federal employment laws based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Although many states, including Washington state, had previously provided those protections...
by The HR Experts | Jun 5, 2020 | Blog, COVID19, Government News
As many states are issuing reopening orders and Phase 2 conditions for businesses and public establishments, employers are ready to return their employees back into the workplace. Some employees are simply reestablishing their physical presence in the office, where...
by The HR Experts | Jun 1, 2020 | Blog, COVID19
There is no doubt that 2020 has brought more than the fair share of unexpected chaos into our lives than any other year in recent history. Now going into the fourth month of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the recent death of Minneapolis man, George Floyd at the hands...
