Washington Paid Sick Leave | Employer Responsibilities
In Washington State, employers are required to provide nearly all of their employees with paid sick leave, regardless of full-time,...
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WA Cares Fund | Updated Information for Employers
Update as of January 27, 2022 Due to concerns regarding the WA Cares Fund, two house bills were passed by the Legislature to make...
Workers' Comp | Information for Employers in Washington State
What is Workers' Comp? Workers' compensation, also known as industrial insurance, benefits both the employer and the worker by providing...
Second Draw PPP Loan | COVID-19 Relief
The Small Business Administration reopened the PPP loan for previous borrowers on January 13, 2021. If you previously received a PPP...
2021 Minimum Wage | Washington State
Beginning January 1, 2021, minimum wage in Washington State will increase from $13.50 to $13.69 per hour.
What We Know About PPP Loan Forgiveness
Since closing on August 8, 2020, the SBA has approved over 5.2 million applications amounting in over $525 billion in PPP loans.
Overtime-Exempt Changes in 2021 | Washington State
Beginning January 1, 2021, the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) will be implementing new rules regarding overtime-e
Preparing for Business in Phase 2 | Whatcom County COVID-19 Resources
Whatcom County was approved to move to Phase 2 of Governor Inslee’s “Start Safe” plan on Friday, June 5th.
Unemployment Benefits for Self-Employed | Pandemic Unemployment Assistance
Under the CARES act, self-employed workers who have been harmed financially by COVID-19 are now eligible for unemployment benefits.