Proposed rule update would give outdoor workers increased protection from heat exposure
A new proposal to update Washington’s permanent heat rules would increase protections for agricultural, construction, and other workers exposed to dangerous outdoor temperatures […]
Seattle City Council extends paid sick & safe time benefits for app-based workers
On Tuesday, the Seattle City Council unanimously approved making permanent a Covid emergency ordinance that provided Paid Sick & Safe Time benefits […]
AG’s ORC Task Force convenes for third meeting
From left: Carl Kleinknecht, Director of Security, Kemper Development, Shannon Vetto, CEO, Evergreen Market, Ben Carr, Assistant Attorney General, Tony Romero, Bellevue Police […]
King County, Seattle prosecutors claim progress in curbing organized retail theft
King County Deputy Prosecutor Nicole Lawson Chris Daniels, KOMO News Senior Reporter, ran a story about King County prosecutors and the Seattle […]
Retail sales to grow between 4% and 6% in 2023
Retail sales are expected to grow between 4% and 6% in 2023 according to an industry forecast released today. This expected growth compares to 7% in […]
Artificial intelligence: How ChatGPT is changing the shopping experience
The retail experience is constantly evolving, and one of the most exciting developments in recent years has been the rise of artificial […]
Forklift tragedies can be avoided
Recently, Washington State’s Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) issued a Worker Hospitalization Alert concerning a forklift-related incident. This event epitomized a […]
Legislative Update
We have just 32 days remaining in this legislative session. The next cut-off is March 29, the last day to pass […]
Flawed health data privacy bill passes committee
Late last night, the Senate Law and Justice Committee voted along party lines to advance House Bill 1155 – the my health, […]
Warehouse coalition working to amend or stall burdensome warehouse legislation
A broad coalition of business, trucking, and agriculture organizations is working to educate members of the State Senate of the implications of […]
WR urges amendment of gender price discrimination bill to prevent inequitable outcomes
The proposed legislation, SSB 5171, aims to tackle gender-based price discrimination, making it illegal. This week, the House heard the bill, although […]
Revenues for February exceeded forecast by $110 million
Washington Research Council The state’s Economic and Revenue Forecast Council (ERFC) issued its monthly report on general fund revenue collections this past […]