6 Steps to Easier Employee Benefits Open Enrollment
Hurry, Hurry! Don't Delay! Your Benefits Renewal Is Not Far Away! We are quickly approaching the busy time of year for benefits brokers. The two most popular benefits renewal dates are December 1st and January 1st. This means it’s...
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Why I Don’t Want to Sell You a Wellness Plan
Wellness Plans: Not Always in a Name It’s true. I don’t want to sell you one. I could, but I would rather not. Aside from the mixed reports on value, there are other things you can do that create a larger and more meaningful...
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24 Points on Domestic Violence Leave in WA State
Domestic Violence Leave Law Expands... A few more rules went into play this month for Washington State employers with regards to the already existing Domestic Violence Leave laws. There are many points to be aware of, old and new, but...
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Ban the What?
Washington State’s New “Fair Chance Act” You know that question on almost every job application that asks whether someone has been convicted of a crime? Yeah…about that…If you’re an employer in Washington State, you can’t ask that...
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Equal Pay – Don’t Delay!
Equal Pay Law Hits Washington Employers in June! Employers in the Evergreen State are now required to comply with new equal pay rules beginning June 7, 2018. The Equal Pay Opportunity Act (EPOA) was signed into law in March....
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Are You Ready to Pay for Sickness?
So what IS the deal with the new Washington State Paid Sick Leave Law? Well, for some Washington employers, the new Paid Sick Leave Law is not much of a “deal” at all. For others, the new requirements won’t have much, if any,...
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Preparing for 2018
It is hard to believe that we are closing the door on another year already. Once again, we look to see what changes and upcoming events should be at the top of your list of things to think about when it comes to your employee...
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Encourage Your Workforce To Take Vacations
Most companies offer some sort of vacation or paid time off to their employees. Statistics show that the majority of employees do not take their vacation days, which can lead to problems for both the employee as well as the...
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Drug-Free Workplace: Wreathed in Smoke in Washington
Since the good people of Washington state voted to legalize recreational use of Marijuana beginning at the end of 2012, employers in the Evergreen State have been dazed and confused about their rights. Unsure about whether or...
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Sunscreen and Being Prepared
This weekend my family and I went on a motorcycle ride and I failed to apply sunscreen before we took off, leaving me with a few very odd looking red and purple spots on my hands. Over the past few days I’ve noticed clients...
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