Apply to extend paying second quarter workers’ comp premiums
Employers participating in the Employer Assistance Program now have until November 2 to pay workers’ compensation premiums for the second quarter, April through June. Without the extension, full payments would…
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Did you know?
Retail Association Services maintains an array of web-based safety-related resources that can be helpful both to members and the general public. The website includes a summary of our safety services,…
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Sign up for two helpful webinars this month
Retail Services is taking part in two helpful webinars this month. Employee COVID-19 Accommodations and Leave Policies July 21 at 11 a.m. (PT), Employers have to navigate a whole new…
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WR joins “Mask Up to Open Up” movement
Washington Retail has joined a coalition of major employers in “Mask Up to Open Up” uniting behind a campaign urging the pubic to wear face masks to save lives and…
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De-escalating tips when talking with customers about facial coverings
Written by Rose Gundersen, VP of Operations and Retail Services The statewide face covering mandate presents concerns for retailers as incidents have occurred when asking customers to follow safety guidelines…
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Support small businesses PPP forgiveness
It is heartening to hear another Congressional effort to support small business through proposing the “Paycheck Protection Small Business Forgiveness Act.” This proposed bill will allow automatic forgiveness for Paycheck…
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Watch for “risk-accelerators’ during COVID
Environment, Health and Safety magazine has an urgent Call to Action for companies not to neglect other safety protocols due to the pre-occupation with COVID-19, such things as basic maintenance that…
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“COVID brain” and how to combat it
For many people, COVID-19 with all of its uncertainty has caused people to remain on edge and out of mental focus. It’s a phenomenon that neuroscientist Hilke Plassman has dubbed…
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SBA loan forgiveness application form and revisions expected
By Rose Gundersen, VP of Operations & Retail Services The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is one of the most important federal relief programs for small businesses. To support small retailers,…
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L&I issues updated COVID-19 safety directives on May 15
Labor & Industries’ Division of Occupational Safety and Health has issued detailed updated directives on safety workplace precautions for businesses operating during the COVID-19 virus outbreak. The 13-page documents is here.…
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Safe Re-opening Tips and Best Practices
Webinar – Thursday, May 28, 10:00AM (PT) 60 minutes Register HERE today! For retailers who are about to enter Phase II (Limited In-Store) opening, this webinar is an opportunity to learn…
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Massive unemployment claims fraud caused ESD to halt claim processing
By Rose Gundersen, VP of Operations and Retail Services Due to massive fraudulent unemployment claims, the Employment Security Department announced halting the processing of claims on May 14 for two days. The…
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