Category: Washington State
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Read MoreApple Health in Washington state offers Family Planning Only option
Chances are good you have young employees who need family planning services, whether that’s birth...
Read MoreHoss & Patel to be honored at this year’s Washington Hospitality Conference
If you plan to attend this year’s Washington Hospitality Conference, congratulate Lane Hoss and...
Read MorePremiums set to rise: ESD announced increased premiums for Paid Family & Medical Leave
Washington state’s Employment Security Department (ESD) announced the new premium increases for...
Read MoreThe Horseshoe Cafe: America’s oldest 24-hour diner resides in Bellingham, WA
In the heart of downtown Bellingham stands not only Washington’s oldest diner, but America’s...
Read MoreRegister now for the 2024 State of Washington Tourism Conference and Responsible Outdoor Travel Summit
Join State of Washington Tourism and industry colleagues in Vancouver, Oct. 7-9 for networking,...
Read MoreHospitality grant portal now open
The Washington Hospitality Association State Government Affairs team secured a HUGE WIN for the...
Read More15,000 WA businesses to receive restitution in labor poster scam
If so, you may be entitled to a refund plus interest. Two Florida-based companies were recently ordered to pay nearly $25 million in penalties and restitution in a labor poster scam targeting Washington businesses. As a reminder, association members don’t need to worry about getting labor posters – we send you a complimentary labor poster every year. Your 2023 labor poster will be in your mailbox soon.
Read MoreWhat you need to know about Washington’s new job posting requirements
Starting Jan. 1, 2023, employers with 15 or more employees will be required to include salary and benefits information in external and internal job postings. Head over to the members-only site to get a full recap of Catharine Morisset’s excellent webinar where she explains everything you need to know to comply with these recent amendments to the Equal Pay and Opportunities Act.
Read MoreDelinquent unemployment tax collection resumes Dec. 1
Unemployment tax collection resumes Dec. 1 The Employment Security Department (ESD) will restart...
Read MoreNew state minimum wage set at $15.74 for 2023
The state’s minimum wage will increase to $15.74 starting Jan. 1, 2023. The overtime thresholds will also increase to $57,293 for small employers and $65,478 for large employers. And don’t forget, also starting Jan. 1, most employers will need to include wage and salary information in job postings.
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