October 7, 2022

Oct07

HELSA not among the COVID-19 emergency orders ending Oct. 31

Governor Jay Inslee has announced plans to lift the COVID-19 state of emergency Oct. 31. Though the Washington state emergency orders are ending, coronavirus remains a workplace hazard and employers must take precautions to prevent the spread of the virus.

Oct07

L&I PROPOSES MODERATE INCREASE IN WORKERS’ COMP RATES FOR 2023

L&I PROPOSES MODERATE INCREASE IN WORKERS’ COMP RATES FOR 2023

The Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) is proposing a 4.8% increase in the average price employers and workers pay for workers' compensation insurance next year.

Oct07

MINIMUM WAGE WILL GO UP JANUARY 1, 2023

MINIMUM WAGE WILL GO UP JANUARY 1, 2023

On January 1, 2023, minimum wage will increase in Washington state to $15.74 an hour.

Oct04

SUPPLY CHAIN SHORTAGES AND BACKLOG OF COLLECTED WASTE LEAD TO POSTPONEMENT OF OCTOBER WSDA COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL ACTIVITIES.

SUPPLY CHAIN SHORTAGES AND BACKLOG OF COLLECTED WASTE LEAD TO POSTPONEMENT OF OCTOBER WSDA COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL ACTIVITIES.

All waste pesticide collection and disposal activities planned for October have been postponed by the Washington Department of Agriculture (WSDA).

Oct07

TIME TO RENEW YOUR PESTICIDE LICENSE

TIME TO RENEW YOUR PESTICIDE LICENSE

Check your mailbox and your inbox, pesticide application renewal paperwork will be arriving soon.

Oct05

USDA OFFERING WHOLE FARM REVENUE PROTECTION AND MICRO FARM INSURANCE OPTIONS VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS

USDA OFFERING WHOLE FARM REVENUE PROTECTION AND MICRO FARM INSURANCE OPTIONS VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS

To keep agricultural producers and stakeholders informed, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced dates for “Road Show” virtual workshops to discuss updates and improvements to the Whole Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) and the Micro Farm insurance options.