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L&I provides heat safety training in multiple languages

Courtesy of L&I Knowledge is power when it comes to heat safety training As the heat rises this week, don’t…

News Release: BIAW urges action by Gov. Inslee to tackle housing supply crisis

OLYMPIA…The Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW) today urged Gov. Jay Inslee to take serious steps to ease the housing…

Washington’s average annual wage increases 7.5%

The state’s average annual wage grew by 7.5% in 2021 to $82,508, according to a news release by the state…

L&I approves new “emergency” wildfire smoke and heat exposure rules

The Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) recently announced new emergency rules related to Wildfire Smoke and Heat Exposure for…

New unemployment tax requirement: Learn more

The Employment Security Department (ESD) invites businesses to learn more about a new unemployment tax requirement going into effect in…

State work group explores taxation

A group of state and local policymakers will consider replacing Washington’s Business & Occupation (B&O) tax, adding a wealth tax…