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Minimum wage to increase to $16.66 per hour in 2025

Oct 10 2024

The Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) announced the new 2025 state minimum wage on September 30.
Pension Funding Council and LEOFF 2 Board adopt new contribution rates for 2025

Aug 07 2024

The Pension Funding Council and the LEOFF 2 Board both met in July and recommended updated pension contribution rates for PERS, PSERS, and LEOFF 2 pension systems for the 2025-2027 biennium.
OSHA sets public hearing dates for Emergency Response Standard rulemaking

Aug 06 2024

OSHA has set dates for public hearings on the proposed Emergency Response Standard.
OFM is looking for data on Public Service Loan Forgiveness borrowers and employers

Jul 18 2024

The Office of the Student Loan Advocate (SLA) and the Office of Financial Management (OFM) are looking for feedback from Washington public service employers and student loan borrowers about their experience with the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
The top five things we learned at the 2024 LRI

Jun 12 2024

The 2024 Labor Relations Institute (LRI) is in the books. Here we give you a few highlights from the engaging and wide-ranging conference.
How can cities retain their men and women in blue?

Apr 10 2024

An overview of Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission Executive Director Monica Alexander’s session at AWC’s City Action Days.
Paid sick leave bill passes the Legislature

Mar 01 2024

On February 27, the House passed SB 5793 on a 76-19 vote.
WA Cares bill gets amended on its way out of the Senate

Feb 16 2024

On February 12, the Senate passed SB 6072 on a 34-15 vote.
HR & labor relations legislative roundup

Feb 07 2024

It’s mid-session cutoff season here in Olympia, when the Legislature starts to narrow down the wide array of bills from their early session highs.
AWC Drug & Alcohol Consortium: Impacts of SB 5123 on drug testing

Feb 07 2024

More than a decade has passed since Washington legalized cannabis use.
2023 City Conditions Survey results for human resources

Dec 15 2023

AWC conducts the City Conditions Survey annually to find out how cities are doing and what their needs are for the coming year.
Workers’ Comp Advisory Committee hears updates on IME recordings, first responder PTSD, and ergonomic rules

Dec 15 2023

The Workers’ Comp Advisory Committee met on December 11, and among the various items discussed, the Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) updated the committee on issues facing cities in the workers compensation realm.
Using DoD’s SkillBridge program to find and train your next hire

Dec 15 2023

Military experience can prepare veterans for future careers in civilian life, and many military jobs either have a civilian counterpart or complementary skill requirements.
U.S. Department of Justice releases new report on recruitment and retention for the modern law enforcement agency

Nov 09 2023

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) recently released a new report with recommendations to address the challenges occurring nationally regarding law enforcement recruitment and retention in local agencies.
Proposed PFML rules implementing 2023 legislation nearing adoption

Oct 11 2023

The Employment Security Department (ESD) is currently working on rules to implement legislation from the 2023 session that change the state’s Paid Family & Medical Leave program.

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