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State’s COVID-19 emergency order ends, but some safety requirements remain

The state’s COVID-19 emergency orders end on Oct. 31, 2022. Despite this, COVID-19 remains a workplace hazard. Employers should continue…

As COVID-19 state of emergency lingers, learn what requirements remain

While Gov. Jay Inslee has announced that he plans to end the COVID-19 state of emergency by Oct. 31, 2022,…

COVID safety requirements continue as indoor mask mandate ends

On March 12, 2022, Washington became the 49th state to end its indoor mask mandate. But the Department of Labor…

Governor lifts indoor mask mandate March 12

Just a week after his original announcement, Gov. Jay Inslee announced today that the lift of some indoor mask requirements…

L&I actively enforcing COVID-19 safety protocols

The Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) continues to inspect job sites for COVID-19 safety compliance. They’re focusing specifically on…

COVID-19 tests now available for free from state and federal gov’t (Updated 1/21/22)

UPDATE: People can now order free at-home COVID-19 tests from both the state and federal governments. Free tests from the…