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Construction contractors have been reporting new registration renewal scams where imposters attempt to fool them into paying $50 to renew…

New sick leave payout requirements go into effect on Jan. 1, 2024. These requirements do not apply to non-union workers…

The Washington Department of Labor and Industries announced a 3% average increase in the state’s workers’ compensation premiums for construction…

BIAW lobbyist Tom Kwieciak recently spoke out against a 4.9% increase in the state’s workers’ compensation rate proposed by Washington’s…

New electrical laws taking effect July 1 change how electrical trainees can perform journey level (01) work and qualify for…

The Department of Labor and Industries recently released its new permanent heat rules for outdoor exposure. These new rules go…