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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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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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WA Minimum Wage 2025 Schedule

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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

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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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Payroll in Washington State

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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...

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Washington state sexual harassment training requirements

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Preventing Sexual Harassment in Washington State

Washington State businesses have the responsibility to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. Businesses must follow certain rules and...

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280E Compliance

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What Is 280E Compliance?

In order to run a successful business in the cannabis industry, organizations need to ensure compliance with 280E requirements. Cannabis businesses...

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Washington State At Will Employment Law

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Washington State At-Will Employment: What You Need to Know

Washington State is an At-Will Employment State. That means that employers do not need to provide cause or give notice before firing an employee....

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