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Staying Ahead of Cold Weather Injuries

Cold weather can be more than uncomfortable; prolonged exposure can lead to severe illness. As the darker, wet, and often chilly months approach in the Pacific Northwest, employers should be aware that employees working outside in cold temperatures...

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2023 Washington Workers’ Comp Rate Adjustments

Employers in Washington have two options for workers’ compensation insurance—they can either be self-insured or purchase their insurance from the...

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Adopting an E-Signature Policy Provides Clarity to Employees and Protection for Employers

As we near the end of the year and employers check what policies and practices might need to be added, amended, or clarified, they often overlook...

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Fall Protection Rule Updates for Washington State

Do your employees work from heights in the state of Washington? If so, you may need to brush up on the Washington Labor and Industries’ (L&I) updated...

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10 Holiday Considerations for Employers

The fall and winter holiday season can be a special time for many. People often look forward to the food, music, decorations, and gathering with...

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Stay at Work: Getting Money Back for Light-Duty Accommodations

Despite employers’ best efforts to ensure safe working conditions for employees, workplace injuries can still happen, which are hard for everyone...

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The Biggest Remote Lessons for Employers

Before 2020, many employers reserved remote work for only rare or occasional circumstances. When COVID-19 hit, remote work became, in many ways, the...

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What Employers Need to Know About Paid Leave Oregon

Oregon is preparing to roll out its much-anticipated paid family and medical leave program called Paid Leave Oregon. The program, which was delayed...

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Union Awareness: Top 5 Issues That Non-Employers Should Look Out For

After vowing to be the most pro-union president in history, President Biden took steps literally from day one to achieve that goal. On his...

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Is Your Organization Prepared for a Disaster?

September was National Emergency Preparedness Month, and later this month, on October 20, over 13 million people around the globe will participate in...

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