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Planning for the New Normal - Washington State Business Checklist

Employers are encouraged to develop a Safe Work Plan in order to resume operations as public health prerequisites are met. As part of “Safe Start Washington,” the state government’s phased approach to safely reopening the economy, Governor Inslee...

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Proud to Underwrite KEXP

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Proud to Underwrite KEXP

PayNorthwest is delighted to partner with KEXP 90.3 FM and underwrite their programming. A fixture in Seattle’s music community, KEXP is an...

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Governor Jay Inslee Creates Protection for High-Risk Employees

Governor Jay Inslee Creates Protection for High-Risk Employees

Washington Governor Jay Inslee Creates Protection for High-Risk Employees During COVID-19 Read the full proclamation here Back to Covid-19 Resources

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Governor Jay Inslee Temporarily Suspends Wage Garnishments

Governor Jay Inslee Temporarily Suspends Wage Garnishments

Read the full proclamation here Back to Covid-19 Resources

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Washington State Labor & Industries COVID-19 Resources

Washington State Labor & Industries COVID-19 Resources

The COVID-19 crisis is rapidly changing how businesses are able to operate. We recommend consulting Washington State’s Department of Labor and...

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Washington State Employment Security Department Resources

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Washington State Employment Security Department Resources

Washington State’s Employment Security Department (ESD) rolled out emergency rules that ease the burden of temporary layoffs for workers and...

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Sick and Emergency Leave Tax Credits

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Sick and Emergency Leave Tax Credits

What it is: Credits to be applied to offset the employer’s payroll tax in the amount equal to the amount paid for Families First Coronavirus Response...

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ESD Programs to Help Employers & Employees During COVID-19

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ESD Programs to Help Employers & Employees During COVID-19

Washington State’s Employment Security Department (ESD) rolled out emergency rules last week that ease the burden of temporary layoffs for workers...

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PayNews: PayNW Supports Seattle Foundation’s COVID-19 Response Fund

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PayNews: PayNW Supports Seattle Foundation’s COVID-19 Response Fund

Seattle Foundation, a not-for-profit organization whose mission is “to ignite powerful, rewarding philanthropy to make Greater Seattle a stronger,...

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 Employer Social Security Deferment

Employer Social Security Deferment

The CARES Act provides for the delay of payment of Employer Social Security tax incurred between March 27, 2020 and December 31, 2020. Read the Act’s...

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