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  • Washington Enacts Several New Employment Laws

    Date:
    May 20, 2025

    Bills signed into law by Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson in the past week touch on immigration, recordkeeping, workplace violence and more.

  • Washington Passes Mini-WARN Act

    Date:
    May 15, 2025

    Employers in Washington that are planning a mass layoff will soon be required to comply with 60 days' advance notification and information requirements under the state's new mini-WARN Act.

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News: HR guidance on layoffs, reductions in force, compliance with the federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act, and the importance of understanding corresponding or heightened WARN Act requirements based on state law.