COVID-19: A National Perspective
The National Retail Federation has compiled a helpful web-based resource page with background on the potentially-fatal coronavirus that has spread throughout the world the past few weeks. The NRF site…
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We want to hear from you on navigating paid family and medical leave
Demand for paid family and medical leave has far exceeded what Employment Security expected. It anticipated 3,000 claims per month but has received 20,000 claims instead. This has resulted in…
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RS analyst’s persistence pays off for Retro member
Claims analyst Brigitte Le Vie’s work recently made a huge difference for a new Retro member. An employee with this member made a second injury claim from a lifting injury.…
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Injury claims must be work-related
Our knowledgeable claims team successfully verified the validity of three claims where employees were unaware of what injuries qualify for workers’ compensation. Two claims managed by our Senior Claims Analyst,…
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Guidelines for selling CBD products outside the regulated markets
Advertising for CBD products (Cannabidiol from the resinous flower of cannabis) is becoming common on television and radio. In the interest of public knowledge, the state Liquor and Cannabis Board…
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Saves lives and money – attend the accident prevention plans webinar – March 24, 10 a.m.
Washington State requires all businesses to maintain written accident prevention plans to help curb on-the-job injuries. Not having an accident prevention plan is among the top 10 most-cited safety violations…
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Resources for retailers about the coronavirus (COVID – 19)
The National Retail Federation has compiled a helpful web-based resource page with background on the deadly coronavirus that has ravaged China and other nations to a lesser degree. The World…
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Training for People Aspiring to Retail Careers
Washington Retail is proud to offer industry-backed RISE Up training and credentials from the National Retail Federation Foundation. This program provides a useful career path for high school and college…
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L&I’s lead rules will affect some retailers
For the past few years, Labor and Industries has been revising its rules on Lead (Pb) to incorporate all businesses. Washington Retail has been participating in this significant rule change…
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Retail workers are increasingly injury-prone
It might seem that retail jobs are relatively safe. But the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports findings that bear watching. Retail was the only industry with an uptick in employee…
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Hop on our upcoming workplace marijuana and safety webinars
Washington Retail is filling out a regular webinar schedule for the year including two in February and March. Both are free. Marijuana in the workplace: navigating its impact on safety…
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New state family leave law requires new posters
Employers are required to post notices about the state’s new Paid Family and Medical Leave law where other employment-related notices and posters are displayed. Employment Security also recommends that employers…
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