COVID presumptive workers comp coverage for frontline employees
Follow us: COVID presumptive workers comp coverage for frontline employees On May 11, 2021, Governor Inslee signed SB 5115, the Health Emergency Labor Standards Act (HELSA), into law. Under HELSA, any…
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Exemptions and the Long-Term Care payroll deduction mandate
Follow us: Exemptions and the Long-Term Care payroll deduction mandate Written by Rose Gundersen, VP of Operations & Retail Services The recent passage of HB 1323 offered a few key changes to…
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Attend a webinar to gain new COVID safety digital tool accessible anytime, anywhere
Follow us: Attend a webinar to gain new COVID safety digital tool accessible anytime, anywhere Employer ALERT – Now that the state is beginning to open up with higher occupancy,…
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What do we mean when we talk about “freeze”?
Follow us: What do we mean when we talk about “freeze”? Earlier this month, we completed “freeze week” here at Retail Services. If you’re wondering what it means, it’s the…
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Claims Manager saves employer significant expense
Follow us: Claims Manager saves employer significant expense Retail Services’ claims adjusters work to make sure that members are not improperly charged for claims filed for on-the-job injuries. In one…
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Workforce demographics reporting starts April 26
Follow us: Workforce demographics reporting starts April 26 Qualified employers must submit EEO-Component 1 data for 2019 and 2020 starting on April 26 with a reporting deadline of July 19,…
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Qualified businesses may request property tax extensions by April 30
Follow us: Qualified businesses may request property tax extensions by April 30 The Legislature overwhelmingly passed House Bill 1332 that allows businesses with a loss of 25% or more in…
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Retailers: pay attention to new isolated workers protection requirements
Follow us: The state requires retailers to comply with the new “Isolated Workers Protection” requirements to prevent sexual harassment or assaults on workers who work alone or mostly alone for…
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COVID accelerated a new retail operational model
Follow us: The e-commerce accelerated by COVID means that many small and medium-sized retailers may need to upgrade their operational model if they hope to compete. Retail Services has researched…
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Fun facts about Rose Gundersen, VP of Operations & Retail Services
Follow us: Congrats to our Rose Gundersen for her two-year anniversary with Washington Retail. Her accomplishments in these two years include creating an infographic video on Retail Services’ Retro and…
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RS claims analyst closes another questionable injury claim
Follow us: Here’s a great example of how Retail Services’ team of claims adjusters looks out for Retro members. Senior claims analyst Michele Whinery closed a case where a worker…
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Loyalty program improves customer retention and your bottom-line
Follow us: A one-time customer is a lost opportunity. That’s why our partners at SpotOn offer small businesses a loyalty program that promises to increase your profits. SpotOn’s digital program…
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