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Pay Considerations When Mandating Vaccine or Testing
With cases of the Delta Variant of COVID-19 increasing, many companies including Disney, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, and Walgreens are mandating their employees receive the vaccine b [...]
Washington Employers May Need to Update Employee Handbook on Sick Leave
Since January 1, 2018, Washington employers are required to offer paid sick leave. In addition, it is unlawful for an employer to interfere with, restrain, or deny the exercise of th [...]
Changes for Washington Paid Leave and Reminder on the WA Cares Fund
There are changes for Washington Employees regarding Paid Family and Medical Leave and a reminder on the timeline with the WA Cares Fund. Paid Leave Family Member Definition The d [...]
Meal Break and Rest Break Laws Vary by State
Most people think there are federal laws governing a meal break and/or rest breaks. Unfortunately, there is no federal law regarding this. However, several states have passed legisla [...]
Unbanked and Underbanked Employees Can Be Helped With Pay On Demand
Easier access to wages is a hot button for many employees. One reason is the number of unbanked and underbanked individuals in the U.S. The FDIC reports approximately 7.1 Million U. [...]
Will The Handshake Ever Make A Comeback
When people meet for the first time, greeting someone with a handshake was quite common…prior to COVID-19. However, with previous CDC guidance discouraging handshaking and recent incr [...]