For two years, there have been a series of temporary outdoor worker rules in place in WA state from Labor and Industries. Now, as of Monday, they became permanent.
New rules do not apply to first responders or firefighters
Because of the nature of the emergencies faced by these workers, the logistics of providing the items required are at times impossible, so fire crews and first responders are
while some sources say Fisher Investment has not yet issued notices of layoffs or relocations, the company immediately issued a statement about relocating to Texas.
(Seattle, WA) -- Seattle-based Starbucks may be considering better benefits for non-union workers. The Wall Street Journal reports the exclusive benefits could be used to persuade baristas to not unionize.
CEO Howard Schultz reportedly told store leaders he's taking a look at the employee benefits program
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(Olympia, WA) -- Minimum wage workers are starting the new year off with a new raise in Washington State. As of January 1st, the minimum wage has increased 80-cents from $13.69 an hour to $14.49. The pay bump is due to a cost of living increase based on the Consumer Price Index
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