L&I’s proposed 3.8% average rate increase for 2025 raises underlying concerns
Last week, L&I proposed a 3.8% average workers’ compensation rate increase for 2025, which is lower than the 5.5% overall increase their […]
Crystal Leatherman appointed co-chair of key subcommittees on Attorney General’s AI Taskforce
Crystal Leatherman, WR’s Local & State Government Affairs Manager, has been selected to Co-Chair three key subcommittees for the Attorney General’s AI […]
NRF Foundation launches Customer Conflict De-escalation training for front-line workers
The NRF Foundation has partnered with the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) to launch a new 30-minute online course, Customer Conflict De-escalation. As […]
Judge clears Amazon in high-profile warehouse safety probe
Judge Stephen Pfeifer of the state Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals dismissed four citations issued by the Department of Labor & Industries […]
WR launches legislative store tours
The WR team, alongside representatives from WR member North 40 Outfitters, recently hosted a tour for three state legislators from Spokane and […]
Seattle City Council votes to put competing housing proposals on February 11th special election ballot
In February, Seattle voters will have a chance to vote on two very different proposals to create additional affordable housing in the […]
Amazon mandates full-time office return by 2025
Amazon will require employees to return to the office full time starting January 2025, ending its hybrid work model. CEO Andy Jassy […]
Seattle City Council passes bills to restrict prostitution and illegal drug activity
On September 17, the Seattle City Council approved legislation aimed at curbing illegal prostitution and drug dealing in specific areas of the […]
Organized retail crime surge: A growing concern for Washington State
A recent report on Organized Retail Crime (ORC) highlights a troubling trend of increasing retail theft across the United States, with significant […]
WR Leadership join BOMA Panel highlighting the essential role of retail in communities
At Bellevue Square’s Center Court, the September Membership Meeting of the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) focused on the vital topic, […]
Paid Leave program celebrates 5-year milestone with over 500,000 recipients
The Employment Security Department’s Paid Leave Program marked its 5-year anniversary on July 31 at the University of Washington Tacoma. The program’s […]
Goodwill to close two Seattle stores amid safety and cost concerns
Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is closing its South Lake Union and University District thrift stores on September 22 due to rising […]