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Your Employment Security Department (ESD) Fraud Questions Answered

One of the most frustrating aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic has been that overseas criminals successfully infiltrated Washington’s unemployment insurance…

State Building Code Council Needs TAG Members

Usually, the building codes go into effect in July, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, BIAW requested they be pushed…

Court Upholds L&I Emergency Rule to Fine Businesses

We are troubled to report that last Friday, Thurston County Superior Court Judge John C. Skinder denied BIAW’s request to…

Inslee Issues Additional Guidance on Construction

On Friday, Gov. Jay Inslee announced a plan to allow current construction projects to be completed. Today, the governor clarified…

What to Know About the CARES Act

The CARES Act, the economic relief bill signed into law on Friday, provides much-needed temporary support for American workers impacted…

COVID-19 Local Permitting Action Plan

The situation is changing daily as the virus spreads and additional government restrictions and actions are taken. It is important…