2021 Salary Thresholds Set for Overtime Exempt Employees
The state’s minimum wage will increase to $13.69 per hour starting Jan. 1, 2021. The change is significant this year…
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Welcome new Additions to the BIAW Team
BIAW is happy to announce two new additions to the government affairs team. Please welcome Josie Cummings and Damen Jeg.…
Read moreBIAW Requests Information and Submits Public Records Requests Regarding ESD Fraud
BIAW filed a public record request on Oct. 5, 2020, to Washington Employment Security Department (ESD) regarding the unemployment fraud…
Read moreResidential Construction Leading Economy Despite Shutdown
The September forecast submitted by the Washington State Economic and Revenue Forecast Council reports residential construction activity continues to rise…
Read moreOctober is Careers in Construction Month
Join BIAW for Careers in Construction Month in October! Help us spread public awareness of opportunities available in residential construction…
Read moreWomen in Construction: Employment Reaches Pre-Recession Levels
The number of women employed in the construction industry grew substantially in 2018 rising to 1.1 million, a total reached…
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