Workers across Washington State are getting a raise
On January 1st, the minimum wage increased to $15.74 per hour...that's a raise of $1.25 from last year.
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New Guidelines and Rules for Returning to Work and Masks
Governor Inslee updated masking guidance for workplaces in Washington as more are re-opening.
Wenatchee Valley Chamber Governmental Affairs Director Sasha Sleiman says the new guidelines can be pretty nuanced.
"The gist of it is that fully vaccinated employees do not have to wear their masks or socially distance at work unless their employer still requires it
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Gebbers Farms is “Evaluating Its Options” After Large Fine
Gebbers Farms says it is evaluating its options to appeal after receiving a record fine from the State Labor and Industries Department of more than $2 million.
The Brewster company says they strongly disagree with the agency's assessment of dozens of health and safety violations after an investigation into the death of two workers
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Minimum Wage Rising in 2021
The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries announced Wednesday that minimum wage will be going up in 2021 to $13.69 per hour.
L&I says the change is significant this year because it also impacts wages paid to some salaried employees exempt from overtime and other protections under state law.
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