Mandatory Harassment Training for Isolated Workers
RCW 49.60.515 focuses on protecting isolated workers in the hotel, motel, retail, security guard and property services industries. The statute took full effect on January 2021 and requires employers to […]
Benefit Offerings for Retaining a Multi-Generational Workforce
As organizations increasingly employ workers across multiple generations, it becomes more important to tailor company benefit offerings to each generation. Furthermore, recruiting and retaining talent in today’s labor market proves […]
COVID-19 – Where are we with paid leave under the American Rescue Plan?
I noted in my last paid leave update, I reported that over 400,000 American lives had been claimed by the pandemic. Just a couple of months later, that number now […]
COBRA Update & Employer Requirements Under the American Rescue Plan
Along with assistance for Americans, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 brings additional obligations for employers relative to COBRA benefits, as well as benefits for qualified beneficiaries. The […]
Supporting employees during COVID-19
The year 2020 was certainly interesting, as employers faced tough decisions surrounding the pandemic. Despite not having previous experience navigating a pandemic, employers relied on their heads, hearts, and government […]
COVID-19 & Paid Leave Updates
While the new year and a new administration have arrived, the global pandemic continues to be front and center. In the United States, even as vaccination programs are (haltingly) rolled […]
Transitioning from Under 50 Employees to Over 50
Small businesses are a huge part of our national, state, and local economy. We love seeing the success small businesses experience as they continue to grow. With growth often comes […]
The When and Why of Employer Drug Testing
Employers should review their positions within the company to understand if drug testing is necessary. It is not uncommon for employers to require new employees to pass a pre-employment drug […]
Employee Opioid Use and EEOC Guidance
In recent years, the U.S. has experienced an increase in substance abuse, particularly related to opioid use and addiction. Employers dealing with substance abuse issues face challenges that are exacerbated […]
Coronavirus & the Workplace
The novel Coronavirus now called COVID-19 has now been declared by the World Health Organization (WHO) to be a pandemic. The CDC has stated that the current goal is to […]
