Posts Tagged ‘Legislature’
Bill Alert: SB 5326
SB 5326 Concerning Booth Rental Agreements ICSEW BILL ALERT SB 5326: Concerning Booth Rental Agreement Link to the bill: SB 5326 Current Status from leg.wa.gov: January 28: Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 10:00a. Why does this bill matter to you? Repeals the exclusion of cosmetology and barbering booth renters…
Bill Alert: HB 1056
HB 1056 Regarding: Domestic Violence ICSEW BILL ALERT HB 1145: Concerning Domestic Violence/Workplace Link to the bill: HB 1056 Current Status from leg.wa.gov: January 25: Referred to rules to review Why does this bill matter to you? Individuals interested in bills related to domestic violence Creating a task force to identify the role of the…
Bill Alert: HB 1145
HB 1145 Regarding: Childcare ICSEW BILL ALERT HB 1145: Concerning Washington child care access for employees of the state. Link to the bill: HB 1145 Find Your Legislators Legislative Hotline: 1.800.562.6000 Why does this bill matter to you? Instructs agencies to implement a “bring your infant to work” policy. Creates a sick child shared leave…
November Meeting Recap
We had several presentations that supported the committee’s values of Leadership, Integrity, Fostering growth, Empowerment, Well-being, and Advocacy. The following is a short summary of the presentations of our distinguished guests. As always, you can view the meeting minutes and supporting materials on our meetings page. Director of the Washington State Women’s Commission Michelle Gonzalez…
Legislative Districts and Redistricting
As Americans, it’s generally understood that the ballot we cast every voting cycle has names of legislators, judges, school district members, etc, which we elect to represent us when decision are made for which we are absent. It is also generally understood that our ballot looks like our neighbor’s ballot, with the same representatives because…
Legislative Districts and Redistricting
As Americans, it’s generally understood that the ballot we cast every voting cycle has names of legislators, judges, school district members, etc, which we elect to represent us when decision are made for which we are absent. It is also generally understood that our ballot looks like our neighbor’s ballot, with the same representatives because…
Legislative and Policy Committee Update
During the 2017 Washington Legislative Session congress passed the Family Leave Act (FLA). Below is some information on the act. From Labor and Industries http://www.lni.wa.gov/WorkplaceRights/LeaveBenefits/FamilyCare/LawsPolicies/FamilyLeave/default.asp Like the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Washington’s Family Leave Act (FLA) provides up to 12 weeks of protected leave in a 12-month period for eligible employees. To…