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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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Washington Equal Pay & Opportunities Act

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Washington Equal Pay & Opportunities Act

Washington State's Equal Pay and Opportunities Act was established to bring fairness among workers by prohibiting discrimination based on an...

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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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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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Washington SOC code reporting

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SOC Codes in Washington: What Are They?

All Washington State employers will need to comply with new Occupational Code Reporting requirements before the year ends. In 2019, state legislators...

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WA Paid Leave Requirements and Rules

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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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List of Washington State Payroll Taxes

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Washington State Payroll Taxes in 2025: What Are They?

If you are going to operate a business in Washington State, or more importantly, process payroll in Washington State, you need to know your way...

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Washington State Pay Transparency Law 2025

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Washington Pay Transparency Law in 2025

As of January 1st, 2023, employers need to maintain compliance with Washington's pay transparency law. Here is what businesses across the state need...

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