Washington State Department of Labor and Industries
Oct 30, 2025
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The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries is the state agency responsible for overseeing workplace safety, workers' compensation, and labor standards in Washington. They provide resources and support to ensure compliance with state regulations and protect the rights of workers across various industries.
The Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) marks a significant shift in how employers approach hiring practices. Fairness and equity are at the forefront of the FCO, as it mandates that individuals with past criminal records have equal access to employment opportunities.
Complying with regulations is one thing. However, the FCO helps to ensure that Angelenos have access to an inclusive workplace that values talent and potential, regardless of their background.
California’s workers’ compensation system isn’t just complex—it’s expensive. With some of the nation’s highest benefit rates and strictest compliance requirements, a single misstep can trigger investigations, penalties, and costly disputes.
Recent 2025 updates raise the stakes even higher. Enhanced posting requirements, shortened reporting timelines, and increased weekly benefit rates mean employers need bulletproof compliance strategies rather than reactive approaches. So let’s jump right in.
Key Takeaways All California employers must carry workers’ compensation insurance, even with just one employee, or face criminal penalties up to $100,000 2025 brought significant changes, including enhanced posting requirements, shortened injury reporting periods, and increased disability benefit rates Cost management requires proactive strategies beyond basic compliance—from return-to-work programs to medical provider network optimization CA Workers Comp: Overview & Legal Framework California operates one of the most comprehensive workers’ compensation systems in the United States, providing broader coverage and higher benefits than most states while imposing strict compliance obligations.
By Brett Ungashick, Founder of Outsail
In the early days of building an HR process and team, leaders lean heavily on their core HRIS. It’s the system of record, the workflow engine, and often the de facto compliance tool. But as teams grow, especially across state lines, cracks begin to form in that HRIS compliance structure.
Simply put, the traditional HRIS wasn’t built to manage the full weight of multi-state compliance. And for teams moving off of PEOs, the complexity becomes even more pronounced. That’s why evaluating your HRIS early, and understanding where it supports compliance versus where it falls short, is critical to scaling smoothly.
Paul Boynton |Aug 14, 2025
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