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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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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...
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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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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 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...
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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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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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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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How to Report New Hires in Washington State
When hiring new workers in Washington State, businesses need to ensure compliance with certain laws. Here is what businesses need to know about...