L&I: Watch Out For Heat Illness
A heat wave is heading to the Northwest later this week, with some areas expected to hit triple digits. Washington L&I is reminding employers they're legally required to provide shade, water, and cool-down breaks.
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Workers’ Comp Costs May Increase In Washington
The State Department of Labor & Industries is proposing a 4.9% rise in the average hourly rate employers and workers pay for workers’ compensation insurance in 2026.
Washington L&I To Hold Heat, Smoke Workshop
The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries will hold a free workshop next month to help employers, safety managers, or anyone who employs outdoor workers plan, prepare, and train employees how to work safely in hazardous summer conditions...
Washington Minimum Wage Workers to Get Bump in Pay
Minimum wage will increase to $16.28 per hour effective January 1, 2024
Farm Internship Legislation Clears Washington Senate
Lawmakers in Olympia focused on the future of the Washington’s farming sector, thanks to a bill that cleared the state Senate Wednesday. The legislation, put forward by freshman Republican senator Nikki Torres, expands the state’s farm internship program.
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Farm Labor Contractor Fined
Washington State officials have fined an agriculture company in Othello $105,000 for allegedly violating required conditions in hiring farm workers.
The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries said Monday that Agri Aide's fine is the largest by the department against a farm labor contractor.
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