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Latest Legal Update

Currently, BIAW has three active lawsuits pending in state court. Here’s the latest and greatest on their status: BIAW v.…

BIAW Awards Record-Breaking $40,000 in 2020 Scholarships and Grants

BIAW awarded $40,377 in scholarships and grants to students and programs across the state. The scholarship winners are continuing their…

Your Employment Security Department (ESD) Fraud Questions Answered

One of the most frustrating aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic has been that overseas criminals successfully infiltrated Washington’s unemployment insurance…

State Building Code Council Needs TAG Members

Usually, the building codes go into effect in July, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, BIAW requested they be pushed…

BIAW Files Lawsuit Against L&I due to Emergency Rule

BIAW has filed a lawsuit to repeal an emergency rule that authorizes the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) to…

How to Solve a Shortage of Storage

As communities across the country practice social distancing to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, you might have…