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2026-2027 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...
Compliance
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PTO Donation: IRS Requirements Around Leave Sharing
Picture this: someone's out for weeks with a serious medical emergency and has used up every hour of PTO they have. A coworker says, "I've got plenty...
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WA Cares Act: What Is the Washington Cares Fund?
The Washington Cares Fund is the latest state insurance program intended to provide long-term health care benefits. The WA Cares Act aims to create...
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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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Washington Paid Leave: What Businesses Need to Know
Employees in Washington have access to paid family leave under the Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (WA PFMLA). As such, employers must...
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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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Mid-Year Minimum Wage Increases: What Employers Need to Know for July 1, 2026
Most minimum wage increases take effect on January 1, but several jurisdictions follow a different schedule. On July 1, 2026, employers in Alaska,...
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What Does No Tax on Tips Mean?
The IRS has finalized the rules behind the "No Tax on Tips" provision created under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill (OBBBA), providing long-awaited...
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What is Payroll Based Journal Reporting?
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) considers staffing a crucial indicator of a nursing home’s ability to provide quality care....
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Washington Pay Transparency Law in 2026
Employers need to maintain compliance with Washington's pay transparency law, which first went into effect January 1st, 2023. Here is what businesses...