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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...
Compliance
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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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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
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 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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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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Washington State Minimum Wage 2025: Everything You Need to Know
All workers in Washington State (WA) are entitled to receive an hourly Minimum Wage rate according to Washington Labor Laws and the Fair Labor...
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Hours Worked in Washington State: What Time is Compensated?
In order to properly compensate employees and process payroll accurately and fairly, employers need to understand what time is considered "hours...
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Washington State Payroll Laws: What Companies Should Know
Processing payroll in Washington State has many components. Before starting to pay employees in the state, you must consider several areas of...