On April 10, 2025, the Washington State Department of Commerce introduced a new online Tariff Information and Resource Guide to assist businesses in navigating

Please take note of various regulatory changes that are due to take effect in Washington this year: Wage Changes | Effective Jan. 1, 2025 Expansion

Washington’s Department of Labor and Industries announced that the 2025 state minimum wage increase from $16.28 per hour to $16.66 per hour for workers

For Immediate ReleaseContact: Stefanie Howe, VP of MarketingEmail: showe@aiin.com Spokane, Washington — Recent media attention surrounding The Trump Corporation v. Associated Industries Insurance Company

By Regence October 08, 2024 Medicare’s annual enrollment period (AEP) is here. As you choose your Medicare coverage for 2025, you’ll likely notice some

In business, we’re often pressured to move fast and trust our instincts—especially when it comes to HR. After all, hiring, firing, and policy-making can

Showcasing its ongoing commitment to expand health insurance choices for all Oregonians, Moda Health, in partnership with Associated Industries, announces the expansion of Association

In an economic climate where the cost of healthcare continues to rise, small businesses face a unique challenge: providing adequate benefits to their employees

For many small business owners, HR isn’t just a role—it’s a juggling act. One moment you’re handling payroll, the next you’re dealing with a

At Associated Industries, we’ve seen it time and again: companies that focus on their people don’t just build better cultures—they build better businesses. And

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has recently issued a final rule that revises the classification criteria for independent contractors. This rule, which takes

The DOL recently updated regulations related to exemptions from minimum wage obligations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) for executive, administrative, professional, or