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Two Minute Video: What you need to know 7/27/21
Wildfire Toolkit for members; Fallout from workforce shortage; Washington state closures timeline.
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[Toolkit] Employers begin collecting WA Cares premiums in January 2022
Starting in January 2022, employers must collect funds from their employees for long-term care. WA Cares was enacted by the state Legislature in 2019 so employees could contribute funds to services they may need in the future.
Weekly Update: Food delivery disruptions may affect your business; New emergency wildfire rules from L&I
Food delivery disruptions may affect your business The transportation and warehousing sectors are facing a workforce shortage that may have a direct impact on your business. A major food supplier
Labor & Industries issues emergency rules for wildfire smoke
This year is already shaping up to be a busy one for wildfires. So far, there have been more than 600 wildfires reported in Washington, which is about twice as many as usual. Each icon represents a
Toolkit – Wildfire Season Prepardness
Wildfire season is here: do you know when you should close your patio? It’s become almost a yearly event. Smoke from nearby wildfires hangs over the area, creating hazardous conditions
Weekly Update: New heat exposure rules 🔥, Service charge lawsuits on the rise
New heat exposure rules for employers The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) recently adopted emergency rules related to heat exposure. These rules went into effect July 13.
Late fee suspensions for Transient Accommodation License renewals ending July 31
*** UPDATE July 14, 2021*** The temporary late fee suspension for Transient Accommodation License renewals is coming to an end on July 31. Lodging operators with a Transient Accommodations License
Two Minute Video: What you need to know 7/14/21
Labor shortage problems in the hospitality industry; Teen employment; PPP loan forgiveness.
New heat exposure rules in place for Washington employers
The Pacific Northwest made national news recently with our record-breaking heat wave. With several more weeks of summer still ahead, the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) recently
