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Kathy Iverson, SPHR: May 24, 2023 12:22:00 PM
Answer: The answer in both Washington and Oregon is no—unless the child is home because they are sick. The Washington and Oregon sick leave laws allow employees to use sick leave if the child’s school or place of care has been closed for any...
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Tiffany Knudsen, SMS and Nichole May: May 19, 2023 11:11:24 AM
Nestled in the Pacific Northwest, Washington State is known for its temperate climate. However, that doesn’t mean the region doesn’t experience hot...
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Tiffany Knudsen, SMS: May 15, 2023 1:30:25 PM
The Occupational Safety & Health Administration’s (OSHA) mission is to ensure that employees work in a safe and healthful environment by setting and...
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Hamzah El-himri: May 11, 2023 1:37:00 PM
A well-rounded hazard identification process is at the core of any effective safety program. It’s the foundational step upon which the rest of the...
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Bridget Frolich, MPA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP: May 1, 2023 1:48:00 PM
With focus keenly attuned to value-added efforts, employers are taking opportunities to edit out unnecessary process steps, and a question often...
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Lindsey Sosa: Apr 28, 2023 1:38:43 PM
The rise in remote work has increasingly prompted employers to embrace workplace flexibility in other areas besides just their employee’s work...
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Tess Griswold, M.Ed.: Apr 18, 2023 1:41:00 PM
As we enter 2023, employers face historic challenges. The economic slowdown and a competitive hiring landscape have significantly impacted staffing...
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Shannon Kavanaugh: Mar 30, 2023 11:09:59 AM
Retirement is a milestone we all aspire to, whether it be close on the horizon or many years down the road. Retirement is seen as a time to relax and...
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Sarah Johnson, SPHR: Mar 23, 2023 10:30:08 AM
Everyone likes to have a little fun in the workplace. However, even well-intentioned jokes can go sideways. Often, we don’t know about others’...
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Shannon Elliott: Mar 13, 2023 2:58:12 PM
Every employer wants to attract and retain the best workers. There are several ways to accomplish this, such as writing effective job descriptions,...
