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ESSENTIALS FOR SMALL BUSINESS

The Department of Labor & Industries provides many resources for businesses across Washington state, including guidelines and procedures to assist with the following:

  • Protect the health & safety of workers

  • Medical care & financial help for injured workers

  • Protect workers’ wages, hours, and breaks

  • Protect public from unsafe work environments

    This page serves as a resource linking local businesses with the tools they need to be successful. Stay tuned for monthly updates with information that you need to run your business!

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    Q1 HOT TOPIC: NEW YEAR, UPDATED RULES

    Start 2025 off on the right foot with all the latest updates from our small business resource partners at Washington State’s Department of Labor & Industries! Join the Greater Kitsap Chamber for a live webinar as we cover essential updates and business practices for the year ahead.

    Topics include:
    • Minimum wage increase
    • Overtime-exempt employee salary thresholds
    • Non-compete clauses & rideshare driver rates
    • Equal Pay & Opportunities: expanded protected categories
    • Paid Sick Leave: expanded family defnitions
    • Business best practices and more!

    This webinar is open to all businesses, regardless of Chamber membership or affiliation.
    We hope to see you there!

    2024 HOT TOPIC: WORKPLACE SAFETY

    An Accident Prevention Program (APP) is the foundation of your overall safety and health program and will help you document and organize your safety procedures. All employers are required to create and follow an APP and keep it up to date.

    Every employer in Washington State is required to create a written Accident Prevention Program (APP) to address the safety and health hazards found in their workplace. Many employers consider their APP as their cornerstone safety program.
    Identifying hazards is the first step to creating an APP. Resources, like the Job Hazard Analysis or the Workplace Hazard Basics course, are available to help you with that task. Other tools include program templates that require customizing in order to meet requirements.
    Depending on the hazards in your workplace, you may also need to create additional safety programs.
    An APP will help you prevent costly workplace injuries and keep workers working.
    Visit the L&I Accident Prevention Program website for more information.