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Amazon sues state agency to block release of company records to Bezos-owned Washington Post
The files were collected by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries during four on-site investigations of a Project Kuiper facility between August and October of last year, according to ...
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Here's how much Washington state's minimum wage will increase in 2025
Washington state’s minimum wage will increase in January 2025. The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) announced on Wednesday that the minimum wage will increase to $16.66 ...
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How farmworkers in Washington state got lawmakers’ attention
An annual tribunal where farmworkers share their experiences and needs has spurred laws guaranteeing overtime pay and heat protection.
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Proposed ‘bill of rights’ would offer labor protections to WA nannies, housekeepers and gardeners
Lawmakers filed into the Capitol building in Olympia, Washington on Monday ... In addition, the legislation would allow the Department of Labor and Industries to investigate complaints made ...
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Washington Legislature considers strengthening youth labor laws
Derrik lost both his legs in June 2023, the summer after his sophomore year of high school, while working for a large construction company in southwestern Washington as part of a school program that ...
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EDC and state agencies offer ‘From Start to Smart in Business’ event
The Economic Development Council and Washington state governmental agencies invite business owners, startup entrepreneurs and ...