Regulations

Feb 21, 2023

Employment Law Webinars from L&I

The Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) has created a series of free webinars for both employers and employees, covering employment law topics including workers’ rights, job posting requirements, overtime rules, and the Equal Pay and Opportunities Act.

Feb 21, 2023

DQAC Dental Continuing Competency Committee Meeting – March 22

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Continuing Competency Committee meeting on March 22.

Feb 21, 2023

DQAC Dental Collaboration Committee Meeting – March 6

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Collaboration Committee meeting on March 6.

Feb 16, 2023

Proposed Dental Licensure Fee Increase – June 1

In order to address the annual operating shortfall of the Dental Quality Assurance Commission, the Department of Health is proposing to increase dental licensure fees, effective June 1, 2023.

Feb 6, 2023

Delay and Modification of the Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Program

Two pieces of legislation recently passed that delay and modify the Long-Term Services and Supports Trust (LTSS) program. Learn more about how the delay affects employers and employees, as well as new exemption circumstances for employees.

Jan 12, 2023

Board of Denturists Business Meeting – Jan. 27

The Board of Denturists will hold its next business meeting via webinar on Friday, Jan. 27 at 12:00 PM.

Jan 12, 2023

DQAC Business Meeting – Jan. 20

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting in a hybrid format on Friday, Jan. 20 at 10:00 AM.

Jan 11, 2023

DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee Meeting – Jan. 12

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next Dental Educational Outreach Committee meeting on Thursday, Jan. 12 at 12:00 PM.

Jan 4, 2023

Cancellation of Jan. 20 Dental Anesthesia Rule Hearing

DQAC has withdrawn the CR-102 for WAC chapters 246-817-701 through 246-817-790 for administration of anesthetic agents for dental procedures and cancelled the Jan. 20 rules hearing.

Jan 4, 2023

DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee Meeting – Jan. 27

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Friday, Jan. 27 at 1:00 PM.

Jan 3, 2023

Proposed Fee Update Public Rule Hearing – Jan. 24

The Department of Health filed a CR-102 proposing to update fees for several professions. The public rules hearing is scheduled for Jan. 24, 2023, at 9:00 AM.

Dec 19, 2022

Workers’ Compensation Premium Rate Increase – Jan. 1

Beginning Jan. 1, 2023, workers’ compensation premium rates will increase.

Dec 19, 2022

Guidance on New Job Posting Requirements – Jan. 1

Beginning Jan. 1, 2023, Washington employers with 15 or more employees must disclose a wage scale or salary range and a general description of benefits and other compensation on job postings that recruit Washington based employees, when the job posting includes qualifications for desired applicants.

Dec 15, 2022

Patient Record Retention Requirements

Make sure you are up to date on patient record retention requirements in Washington state, including for when closing or selling a dental practice.

Dec 13, 2022

DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee – Dec. 15

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next Dental Educational Outreach Committee meeting on Thursday, Dec. 15 at 12:00 PM.

Dec 7, 2022

L&I: Additional Webinars Detailing New Job Posting Requirements Scheduled

Four additional webinars have been scheduled by the Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) to help employers understand the new job posting requirements that take effect Jan. 1.

Dec 1, 2022

Reminder: 2023 Minimum Wage Increase – Jan. 1

Beginning Jan. 1, 2023, the state minimum wage will increase to $15.74 per hour, up from the current $14.49 per hour rate.

Dec 1, 2022

Reminder: Paid Family and Medical Leave Premium Increase – Jan. 1

Beginning Jan. 1, 2023, the Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) premium rate will increase.

Nov 29, 2022

DQAC Business Meeting – Dec. 9

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting in a hybrid format on Friday, Dec. 9.

Nov 29, 2022

L&I Webinars: Learn About Key Unemployment Laws

A series of webinars this winter from the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries will give workers and employers the opportunity to learn more about the state’s employment laws.