No L&I Increase for 2021

Despite the havoc that Covid has unleashed, Washington Labor and Industries announced no L&I Increase for 2021. However, rate changes may apply, depending on the type of industry and the employer. This is the 4th consecutive year in which rates have stayed the same or actually decreased. Though projections for next year’s claims suggest rate…

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Sharing: Campaign from WA Retail Association

Contact Congress today     Retailers need federal stimulus NOW! Contact Congress today!       As the pandemic wages on, retailers need Congress to break through partisan gridlock before adjourning for the Holidays.    Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va) calls it “inexcusable” for Congress to leave town without providing more relief. Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) said…

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WA Notify App

Governor Inslee announced that the state now has WA Notify, an app to assist with Covid notification. The app is free and uses Bluetooth technology and allows people to be notified if they’ve been in proximity to someone who later tests positive for COVID. Other states such as Virginia, New York and Colorado are already…

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Racial Equity Commitment from WA Employers

Corporate leaders in Washington state have been gathering data and listening to leaders in minority communities across the state. They came together as a new coalition: Washington Employers for Racial Equity. They have released a report that documents the inequities that African Americans and their families experience. While the initial focus is on Black Washingtonians,…

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Action Alert: WA Hospitality Association

The WA Hospitality Association has posted an Action Alert. They want to hear your voice, whether you are a restaurant or hotel operator, an employee, or even just a customer. The Government Affairs team is collecting stories to share with the Governor, lawmakers, and agency directors. How has this closure and COVID-19 impacted you, your…

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