2020 Legal Updates for Employers
February 19, 2020
Being an employer can be difficult in today’s environment. Employers often struggle to stay compliant and adaptive in today’s increasingly regulated business environment. Below are just a few legal updates […]
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Effectively Communicating Exempt vs. Nonexempt
February 17, 2020
Over the course of the coming years, employers and employees will be significantly impacted by the changes to the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Washington State Minimum Wage […]
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Overtime Changes & Unreported Hours
February 17, 2020
Hopefully, all employers are aware that as of January 1, 2020, federal changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act increased the salary threshold to $684 per week to classify employees […]
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The New Paid Leave in 2020
January 7, 2020
Paid Leave Brief Overview Starting on January 1, 2020, Washington employees are now able to apply to the Employment Security Department for paid leave benefits when the employee needs to […]
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Obesity now recognized as a disability under WLAD
October 16, 2019
The WLAD applies to most employers in Washington. Among its protections, the WLAD guards against discrimination based upon the presence (or the perceived presence) of a disability. RCW 49.60.180(1). What […]
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Paid Family and Medical Leave Filing Deadline Extended for Reports/Premiums
July 25, 2019
The filing/remittance deadline for Paid Family and Medical Leave 1st and 2nd quarter reports and premium payments has been extended (yet again!) Employers will report and remit premiums for quarters […]
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Preparing for WA Paid Leave in 2020
July 18, 2019
As employers and employees are aware, the new Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave program is currently being funded by premiums, paid by Washington employees and (many) Washington employers. While […]
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Data Collection is Now Open for 2019 Compensation Survey!
June 24, 2019
All the salary & benefit details you need. All in one guide. Our data serves as a vital tool for HR decisions. Participating members will receive the results for free! […]
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Associated Industries is now offering CPR & First Aid Training!
May 17, 2019
Date: June 3, 2019 CPR Class: 8am – 1pm First Aid Class: 1pm – 3pm You will develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence to respond in a medical emergency. This […]
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Ban the Box Ordinance
April 15, 2019
When crafting job advertisements, revising job applications, or drafting interview questions, employers should be aware that local and state laws now prohibit employers from making inquiries into an applicant’s criminal […]
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