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New Mandatory PFML Posters Available

The Washington Employment Security Department (ESD) made available its Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML) poster and employer notice to…

Direct Contractor Liability Bill Dies at Cutoff

The Direct Contractor Liability bill, HB 1395, died Wednesday night after the house of origin cutoff. Thank you to everyone…

Wage Lien Bill Dies at Cutoff

The House of Origin cutoff was finalized yesterday, February 19, at 5 p.m. and BIAW is elated to announce that…

Legislative Cutoff Update

Thank you for contacting your state legislators to oppose HB 1395, “Direct Contractor Liability,” which would have general or direct…

One Size Does not fit all on Safety Training Bill

HB 2564, the requiring health and safety training for construction workers bill would require EVERY construction worker in the state…

BIAW Celebrates 70th Anniversary

On Feb. 18, 1950, the Home Builders Association of Washington (HBAW) was officially chartered by the National Association of Home…