Jeff Bezos’s Company (Amazon) Is Suing Washington State to Block His Newspaper (The Washington Post) From Reporting
Mega-billionaire Jeff Bezos owns so much stuff that his investments are effectively going to war with one another. Earlier ...
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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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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 ...
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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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Judge lets DOGE access sensitive records at Labor Department
Despite voicing skepticism about giving DOGE access to sensitive Labor data on millions of Americans, a judge denied unions’ ...
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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 ...
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Washington state's minimum wage to increase in 2025
The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) announced on Wednesday the state's minimum wage will raise to $16.66 an hour in 2025, a 2.35% increase. The increase will take effect ...