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Winter Driving

12.11.2020
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Winter is on its way. Fog, rain, ice, snow, slippery roads, and poor visibility can be dangerous for pedestrians, drivers, and other vehicle operators. There are some simple precautions you can take to minimize the risk of accidents and…

Minimum Wage for 2021

12.11.2020
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What you must pay workers in Washington state It’s time to take our annual look at the state-wide minimum wage in Washington, plus the cities with higher minimum wages such as Seattle and SeaTac. This year, the bigger news may…

COVID-19 Tool Cleaning

12.4.2020
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This guidance provides recommendations on the cleaning of tools to help prevent spread of COVID-19 ▪ Anyone handling tools should wash their hands or use a proper hand sanitizer before and after use to help prevent contamination. ▪ Anyone handling…

Service Spotlight: Vocational Services

12.3.2020
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Welcome to the Ask Approach Service Spotlight. Throughout 2020, we’ve taken an in-depth look at a different services offered by Approach. For a quick look at all of the services available to Approach clients, download our Approach Services Infographic. Find…

Proper Lifting

11.25.2020
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Most of us forget the importance of our backs for the enjoyment of a normal, happy and successful life. However, the back contains one of the most critical muscle groups in the body, as well as the spinal cord and…

Get Ready for the April Freeze

11.24.2020
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Act now to maximize your retro refund potential If you participate in one of the following Retro groups, look up April 2nd in your calendar and save the date! SMART Dream Team SMART A Team PITB Transportation That is date…

Dealing With Stress

11.20.2020
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Stress is an interesting emotion or feeling. A little stress is not always bad: it can be an effective motivator, and the adrenaline that stress creates can help improve both mental and physical performance. Too much stress can negatively affect…

Reducing stress in the workplace

11.19.2020
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Encouraging good mental health We’ve noticed increased reports of mental health concerns from employers this Autumn and our HR partner, All Things HR, also reports that Washington state employers are asking more questions about mental health. And more employers are…

Complacency and COVID-19

11.13.2020
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According the Washington State Department of Health the state is in a dramatic fall surge in Covid-19 cases. Cases per day in the past two weeks have doubled in several counties and hospitalizations have increased. The transmission is widespread…

Understanding Your Retro Performance

11.11.2020
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Maximize the biggest share of your refund In July, we took a look at the Retro program in Washington state, which gives employers the opportunity to earn refunds on their workers’ comp premiums, often through an industry association that provides…

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