The Platinum Rule of Company Culture
Culture eats strategy for breakfastPeter Drucker The Golden Rule vs The Platinum Rule I recently came across the idea of the "Platinum Rule" as compared with the "Golden Rule" while thinking about company culture. We're all familiar with the Golden Rule: Treat others...
Latest Updates to Employer Pay Requirements
Are you waiting on the latest updates to the employer pay requirements coming in 2020? Well, The US Department of Labor and Washington State Department of Labor & Industries has a gift for you. New employer pay requirements just in time for the holidays! Snapshot...
What Employers Need To Know About Mandatory Arbitration Agreements
Avoiding employee disputes and lawsuits is the goal of employers, but even effective best practices won't reduce all risks. So how do employers avoid the inevitable cost of employee disputes and lawsuits? Enter mandatory arbitration agreements, which prevent employee...
A Year in Review Through Books
Our real work this year centered around building strong processes and eliminating inefficiencies in our business.
Legal Update: Seattle Commuter Benefits Effective on Jan. 1, 2020
Among the many changes going into effect on January 1, 2020 (lookin' at you, Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave), one that may have snuck under the radar is the Seattle Commuter Benefits Ordinance. This ordinance requires covered employers to offer employees the...
‘Tis the Season for Company Holiday Parties
We are now officially in the holiday season. While holiday parties are a great way to build morale and show appreciation for employees, these can also result in unexpected liability for employers if not done right. We have our top 5 tips for ensuring your company...
New Changes in 2020 for Data Privacy Law
Data privacy and the protection of personal data will be a defining feature of 2020. States are taking matters into their own hands by passing sweeping new privacy laws, which will impact business owners and website operators across the country. Keep reading for a...
How to Close a Business… the Right Way
When starting a business, few business owners consider the details and consequences of closing the business. But even closing a business, if not done the right way, can get a business owner in hot water. Recently, a popular and all-inclusive wedding venue in Everett,...
Who Are Your Helpers?
Leveraging your business’ helpers – your team, your professional advisors, and your accountability partners – will drive more engagement, direction, and success.
Update: Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave
If an employee is out on leave, do you have to reinstate them when the leave is over? It depends.