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SBA Releases PPP Loan Forgiveness Application and Instructions
The Small Business Administration (SBA) released the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness application along with detailed instructions...
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Governor Inslee Announces Contact Tracing Initiative
On May 12, Washington Governor Jay Inslee announced a plan that will allow more businesses to open and more people to be active in public while still...
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ALERT: Surge in unemployment claim fraud amidst COVID-19 crisis
UPDATE: Immediately following the posting of this blog post, the Seattle Times published this breaking news update: Washington to pause unemployment...
Starting May 18, King County residents directed to wear face coverings in most public spaces
King County Residents are directed to wear a face covering when in any outdoor or public space where they may be within six feet of someone with whom...
CDC's Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to COVID-19
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released interim guidance that may help prevent workplace exposure to COVID-19 and maintain...
Planning for the New Normal - Washington State Business Checklist
Employers are encouraged to develop a Safe Work Plan in order to resume operations as public health prerequisites are met. As part of “Safe Start...
Washington Governor Jay Inslee Creates Protection for High-Risk Employees During COVID-19
Washington Governor Jay Inslee Creates Protection for High-Risk Employees During COVID-19 Read the full proclamation here Back to Covid-19 Resources
State of Washington Governor Jay Inslee Issues New Proclamation to Temporarily Suspend Wage Garnishments
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Washington State Labor & Industries COVID-19 Resources
The COVID-19 crisis is rapidly changing how businesses are able to operate. We recommend consulting Washington State’s Department of Labor and...
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Washington State Employment Security Department Resources
Washington State’s Employment Security Department (ESD) rolled out emergency rules that ease the burden of temporary layoffs for workers and...