Capitol Childcare Center to open Jan 30
Capitol Childcare Center to open Jan 30 The Capitol Childcare Center is opening on Monday, Jan. 30. The center’s operator, KinderCare, offers care for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Families of State of Washington employees have first priority at the new center, located at the southern gateway to the Capitol Campus There are…
Bill Alert HB 1000
As part of its work, the ICSEW Legislative and Policy subcommittee provides Bill Alerts during the current legislative cycle. Its purpose is to inform state employees of pending legislation that may impact them. As state employees, we cannot use state time or resources to lobby for or against legislative proposals in accordance with RCW 42.52.160…
Learn about the legislature with us!
Understanding how our state’s legislature works can seem intimidating. It’s filled with complex terms and processes that can make anyone’s head spin! ICSEW is hosting a free online legislative training with the Legislative Information Center at 10 a.m. Tues. January 31st. They’ll explain how the legislature works in simple terms to help you know what’s going…
Bill Alert SJR 8202
As part of its work, the ICSEW Legislative and Policy subcommittee provides Bill Alerts during the current legislative cycle. Its purpose is to inform state employees of pending legislation that may impact them. As state employees, we cannot use state time or resources to lobby for or against legislative proposals in accordance with RCW 42.52.160…
Volunteer to Serve Your Community on MLK Day
By Julie Hyde, ICSEW Communications Subcommittee Editor’s note: This article originally appeared in the Department of Health’s employee bulletin The Martin Luther King, Jr. National Day of Service is Monday, Jan. 16, 2023. Dr. King believed everyone has the power to build bridges and heal divides through service. The MLK National Day of Service calls upon us to honor…
Keeping Workers Safe from COVID-19
COVID-19 doesn’t end with the lifting of Washington emergency orders. Here’s what agencies are doing to keep state workers safe. By Birgit Miller, ICSEW Communications Subcommittee The last remaining emergency proclamations and state of emergency issued by Gov. Jay Inslee in response to the COVID-19 pandemic expired Oct. 31. However, COVID-19 remains a recognized hazard…
Learn about the legislature with us
What Understanding how our state’s legislature works can seem intimidating. It’s filled with complex terms and processes that can make anyone’s head spin! ICSEW is hosting a free legislative training with the Legislative Information Center at 11 a.m. Tues. Dec. 20. They’ll explain how the legislature works in simple terms to help you know what’s going…
November Meeting Recap
Meeting Summary for November 2022: The following is a summary of the presentation from our November meeting. A recording of the presentation will be available on our YouTube page. Handouts and meeting minutes are usually posted on icsew.wa.gov within seven business days following each meeting. Behavioral Health Recovery from COVID 19 Dr. Kira…
New legislation brings clarifications to confidentiality and Employee Assistance Program
By Janet McIntosh ICSEW Executive Co-secretary OLYMPIA–Some legislation signed into law this year will bring some changes to the state Employee Assistance Program, EAP. Substitute Senate Bill 5564, will eliminate some ambiguity concerning confidentiality laws in accordance with the EAP. The state’s EAP is a free, confidential program to promote the health, safety and wellbeing…
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Time to Raise Awareness About Tax Schemes Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in the Official Newsletter of the Federation of Tax Administrators | Washington, DC Taxpayers Warned to Remain Vigilant as Texting Scams Increase The IRS warns taxpayers of a recent increase in IRS-themed texting scams aimed…