Cultivating relationships is key to safe workplaces
According to a study by Intertek Alchemy, 66% of businesses report that employees fail to follow their safety program while working, and 59% say they don’t have enough time…
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Legislative Update
HB 1155 — My Health, My Data House Bill 1155, relating to health data privacy, has been a focused piece of legislation for retailers this session. The bill seeks to protect…
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WA Supreme Court reverses decision, legalizes “excise tax” on income
After decades and dozens of attempts to overturn Washington State’s ban on income taxes, the Washington State Supreme Court upheld a new 7% tax on capital gains. Since 1933, Washington…
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Lawmakers must restore police pursuits for public safety
Amber Goldade experienced a heartbreaking loss last year when a tragic incident took her daughter’s life. The authorities failed to apprehend a repeat offender who had stolen a truck for…
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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 on the job. The Washington State Department of Labor…
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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 to food delivery drivers for app-based companies. The…
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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 Department, Robert Nelson, President, Washington Organized Retail Crime…
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