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Check Your Salaried Staff Now Washington’s minimum wage goes up again on January 1. L&I announced the state rate will rise 3.5% to $17.73 an hour, up from the current $17.13. Most of our members already pay well above that, so the hourly rate itself probably isn’t the headline for you. The bigger deal is…

Washington’s new Immigrant Worker Protection Act (IWPA) is now in effect, and it applies to pretty much everyone. It covers every private or public employer with one or more workers in Washington, and the notice, posting, anti-retaliation, and enforcement provisions began October 1, 2026. Here’s the short version. What you need to do now Hang…

Washington’s 2025 legislative session brought several key policy changes that will directly impact the commercial construction industry. Below are a few important laws taking effect next week, July 27. We’ll continue to share updates on additional legislation rolling out later this year and into 2026. Employment Laws You Need to Know Below is a summary of…

City of Spokane “Public Dollars for Public Benefit” Ordinance The Spokane City Council is considering a new ordinance – “The Public Dollars for Public Benefit Act” (ORD C36723) – that would require a mandatory Community Workforce Agreement (CWA) on all public works projects over $5 million. At first glance, the ordinance appears focused on local hiring and workforce inclusion…