From the largest national chains to the smallest independent businesses, we are the primary advocacy group for retailers of all shapes and sizes across the State of Washington. Nearly 400,000 people work for retailers across the state. Our mission is to protect those jobs and the employers who provide them.
WR’s top priority will be implementing a “multi-pronged” approach to increasing public safety, reducing retail theft, and increasing prosecution of ORC. Key to this goal is passage of the INFORM…
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Washington voters enacted an initiative prohibiting the Department of Labor and Industries from regulating musculoskeletal injuries (ergonomic related injuries) because many of these injuries are due to personal behaviors, are…
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RTW programs have proven effective at reducing long term disability and improving injured workers’ outlook for transitioning back to work. Under current law, however, RTW programs are limited to the…
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Link to our news page where you will find up-to date news relevant to each business in Washington State no matter how large or small.
Learn More »Retailers representing all categories and sizes recognize the value of combining resources and ideas knowing that a strong association could achieve goals no single business could accomplish individually.
Learn More »As issues evolve, Washington Retail goes beyond its core mission with targeted initiatives to help our valuable membership.
Learn More »When enrolled in the Group Retrospective (RETRO) Rating Program companies can enjoy lower workers’ compensation premiums due to the aggressive on-site claims management system. We offer a robust safety program along with administering Labor & Industries Return-to-Work program. The caveat being the opportunity to earn back a portion of what you pay in workers’ compensation premiums in the form of a refund.
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WR is committed to providing support to Washington State’s retailers, including our members and the industry as a whole. With the swell of retail thefts and the growing persistence of organized retail crime, WR stands ready to provide retailers with tools to protect their employees and customers while helping to safeguard their place of business.
Retail Services a subsidiary of Washington Retail is a value-based organization that customizes all services to fit our members needs and requirements. We are the liaison between you and Labor & Industries in the State of Washington.
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