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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…

BIAW Files Lawsuit Against L&I due to Emergency Rule

BIAW has filed a lawsuit to repeal an emergency rule that authorizes the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) to…

How to Solve a Shortage of Storage

As communities across the country practice social distancing to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, you might have…

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…

BIAW is Moving!

Back in January, BIAW closed the sale on our current headquarters, the McCleary Mansion, and started construction on the new…