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Washington Domestic Violence Leave

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Washington Domestic Violence Leave: Updates for 2026

Employees in Washington State who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking are entitled to time off from work as well as certain accommodations at work. This article will guide you through the basics of the Washington Domestic...

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Washington Labor Law Updates

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2026 Compliance Updates for Washington State

Washington State has always been at the forefront of employee rights and protections, so it's no surprise that more compliance updates are coming in...

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Leveraging Automation in HR While Keeping the Human Touch

Automation is reshaping HR. Payroll runs faster, compliance errors are caught sooner, and employees can track time and view their information...

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non compete agreement washington state

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Non-Compete Agreements in Washington State

Employers in Washington State need to ensure that their onboarding processes are in compliance with Washington State Non-Compete Laws. Generally,...

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Simplifying Union Payroll Management With HCM Systems

Processing payroll for unionized employees isn’t just about paying people on time. It involves meeting the terms of a collective bargaining agreement...

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Updates Coming to Washington State Paid Family Leave​ in 2026

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Updates Coming to Washington State Paid Family Leave​ in 2026

In May of 2025, Washington State passed Senate Bill 1213, which makes several changes to the state's Paid Family Leave program starting July 1st,...

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Employee File Access in Washington

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Employee File Access in Washington State

Employers in Washington State handle and store a lot of sensitive and important information regarding their workforce. It's important that employers...

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Washington Equal Pay & Opportunities Act

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Washington Equal Pay & Opportunities Act

Washington State's Equal Pay and Opportunities Act was established to bring fairness among workers by prohibiting discrimination based on an...

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H.R. 1 Is Now Law: What Employers Need to Know About the 2025 Tax Changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill

H.R. 1 Is Now Law: What Employers Need to Know About the 2025 Tax Changes On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law H.R. 1—the Tax Relief for...

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How the Work Opportunity Tax Credit and Empowerment Zones Benefit Employers

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Unlocking Workforce Incentives: Benefits of WOTC and Empowerment Zones

Employers today are navigating an increasingly competitive hiring landscape. Amid these challenges, the federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)...

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