Cannabis testing prohibition begins January 1
Effective January 1, 2024, a new law passed under SSB 5123 will prohibit employers from discriminating against a person during the hiring process if the decision is based upon…
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Effective January 1, 2024, a new law passed under SSB 5123 will prohibit employers from discriminating against a person during the hiring process if the decision is based upon…
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2023 has been a year full of great challenges and significant opportunities. And what a year it has been for the retail industry and our team at the Washington…
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WR is preparing for the 2024 Legislative Session, which will commence on January 8, 2024, and is scheduled to last 60 days. Several important issues are likely to be…
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Attorney General Bob Ferguson invited the WR Policy and Government Affairs team, along with other business community members, to preview his legislative priorities and participate in a roundtable discussion.…
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Governor Jay Inslee’s 2024 supplemental budget proposal for Washington State intends to enhance public safety, focusing on tackling challenges posed by homelessness, the fentanyl crisis, and behavioral health issues.…
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King County has created a new subdivision to address the escalating issue of retail theft. The county’s Prosecuting Attorney, Leesa Manion, introduced the Economic Crimes and Wage Theft unit…
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If you have refrigeration units in your retail establishment or have an automotive repair facility that works on air-conditioning, please take a look at the new regulations that go…
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