Time for an Employee Handbook Review
For many employers, it is time to consider an annual handbook review. Perhaps your business has decreased in size, and certain workplace policies are no longer applicable; on the flip […]
Handling Harassment Claims
One of the most important tasks undertaken by a Human Resources professional is handling harassment claims. Chances are, if you spend even a short time in the human resources role, […]
We’ve launched a Learning Management System (LMS) for small to mid-sized businesses.
We’ve launched a Learning Management System (LMS) for small to mid-sized businesses. We’re excited to announce that our training services are expanding via a quick-deploy software solution that supplements our […]
Bright Promise Scholarship Helps Student Reach the Finish Line
Article from EWU, to read the original article click here. Jenny Brunner was dealing with an exhausting, yet-to-be-diagnosed heart condition when an email arrived announcing that she was awarded a […]
Breathe easy this summer: Ideas for dealing with summertime air quality issues
Partner Post by Regence | Read original article here Communities both locally and nationally are dealing with the effects of seasonal wildfires, which have become more common in recent years. […]
Changes in 2023 Highlight the Need for Salary Reviews
Increases to the Salary Threshold for Exempt Employees Federal and state law requires that employees be designated as either exempt or non-exempt. Non-exempt employees must be paid at least minimum […]
Employer Considerations for a Multi-State Workforce
Many organizations transitioned their employees to home offices during the pandemic. In turn, some employees redefined where their “home” office is located. There is a growing trend of employees relocating […]
Change to WA Law Affects Severance/Separation Agreements
It is not uncommon for employers and employers parting ways to enter into a Separation or a Severance Agreement which lays out the terms of any payment to the employee […]
Employee Leave: Challenges Managing Leave & Absenteeism
Managing employee leave can be challenging for employers. There are many laws and regulations that must be considered before, during, and after leave is granted. The most common type of […]
New Amendments to the Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave Act
Washington State has once again amended the Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (“PFML”). The amended RCW 50A.25 is effective June 9, 2022. PFML provides paid time off for an […]
