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Washington Supreme Court clarifies salary posting requirement

The Washington Supreme Court recently issued a decision interpreting the state’s Equal Pay and Opportunities Act (EPOA), which requires employers with 15 […]

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Washington ranks lowest in police staffing nationwide

Washington continues to face significant challenges in law enforcement staffing, ranking last in the nation for the 15th consecutive year, according to […]

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Retailers on alert: WA Supreme Court expands email marketing liability

A recent ruling by the Washington Supreme Court has significantly heightened the legal risks for retailers who rely on email marketing to […]

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Strengthening supply chains: CORCA explained

By: Nate Kaplan, State Director  GORAIL America’s supply chain delivers nearly 59 tons of freight for each American every year, much of […]

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Kroger to close six Western Washington stores this Fall, citing rising theft

Kroger, the parent company of Fred Meyer and QFC, has announced the closure of two additional Fred Meyer locations in Lake City […]

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Brazen jewelry store robbery in West Seattle

Photo credit: King5.com Seattle Police are investigating a high-value robbery that occurred at a family-owned jewelry store in West Seattle. Authorities report […]

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The misperception of shrink and its impact on organized retail crime

It’s time to set the record straight — claims that ORC losses are inflated due to inventory shrink are inaccurate  By: David […]

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Seattle voters to decide on business tax restructure

Seattle City Council has approved a proposal to overhaul the city’s business and occupation tax system, sending the measure to voters for […]

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Washington businesses prepare for new retail sales taxes

Beginning October 1, 2025, Washington businesses will begin collecting new retail sales taxes under Engrossed Substitute SB 5814, passed during the 2025 […]

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Washington State to tax advertising services starting October 1, 2025

Starting October 1, 2025, Washington businesses providing advertising services must collect retail sales tax and report income under the Retailing B&O tax […]

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Court ruling prompts review of debit card swipe fee regulations

A federal judge has ruled that the Federal Reserve’s 2011 cap on debit card “swipe” fees was set higher than intended by […]

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Teen unemployment rates climb in high wage states

National unemployment has remained relatively low over the past year, yet recent data shows teen joblessness is rising. According to the Bureau […]

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