Employers: Get Ready For Paid Leave

Posted October 29, 2018 at 5:48 am by

EDC offers paid family and medical leave law workshop, presented by the Washington ESD

Business owners and bookkeepers will learn the details of Washington State’s new paid family and medical leave law at an informative workshop this November.  Join the San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) and the Washington State Employment Security Department (ESD), for a free and illuminating workshop entitled, Employers: Get Ready For Paid Leave on November 13th, from 12 p.m. till 3 p.m. at Heritage Bank in Friday Harbor.

The class will cover the new Paid Family & Medical Leave Law requiring employers to provide paid sick leave to most employees beginning this year. Business owners and bookkeepers will receive an overview of Initiative 1433, which changed state law regarding minimum wage, ensuring tips and service charges are given to the appropriate staff, and requiring employers to provide paid sick leave.

Details:  Friday Harbor, Tuesday, November 13th, from 12 p.m. till 3 p.m. at Heritage Bank in Friday Harbor.  The workshop is FREE, but advanced reservations are required. For questions, please call (360) 378-2906 or email: Summer Martin at [email protected]

The EDC thanks Heritage Bank, Islanders Bank and San Juan Propane for their support of this workshop and other EDC initiatives. 

The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) strives to strengthen and diversify the economy of San Juan County.  We believe a strong economy builds a strong community. 

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