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What the CARE Act Covers for People who are Self-Employed

Payroll Protection Program: The Paycheck Protection Program is a U.S. Small Business Association (SBA) loan that helps businesses keep their…

Commonly Asked Questions About Non-Essential Construction Order

1. Is construction an essential service? Under Gov. Inslee’s guidance issued March 25, commercial and residential construction are considered non-essential…

Building Codes Delayed

Gov. Inslee announced a delay in implementing the new state building codes from July 1 to Nov. 1. BIAW and…

What to Know About the CARES Act

The CARES Act, the economic relief bill signed into law on Friday, provides much-needed temporary support for American workers impacted…

Stay Connected Through a Crisis – Conferencing Tools for Quarantine

Digital tools and devices help people stay connected, be more efficient, and increase productivity especially at work. During this global…

Covid-19 IRS Payroll Tax Credits Available to Small & Midsized Employers

Last week, the U.S. Treasury Department, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and the U.S. Department of Labor (Labor) announced that small…