Washington state OKs some of the nation’s toughest OT rules
Washington state is adopting some of the nation’s most aggressive overtime rules, restoring protections for hundreds of thousands of salaried workers and taking what supporters say is a crucial step toward rebuilding the middle class. The Department of Labor and Industries finalized the rules Wednesday and will phase them in by 2028. By that time, salaried workers making up to about $83,400 a year will be entitled to time-and-a-half pay if they work more than 40 hours per week. Continue reading in The Seattle Times. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Local groups express disappointment in LNG decision; plans for appeal are in works
One day after Puget Sound Clean Air Agency issued its decision on permitting for Puget Sound Energy’s LNG facility on the Tideflats, environmental groups and representatives of the Puyallup Tribe appeared Wednesday for a news conference opposing the decision. Additionally, plans were announced by Todd Hay, president and founder of Advocates for a Cleaner Tacoma, a local environmental group, to file an appeal against the decision. Continue reading in The News Tribune.
Homelessness authority approved by King County, awaits Seattle vote
A regional homelessness authority has taken one step forward after an agreement was approved by the King County Metropolitan Council, but Seattle’s City Council must also vote on the ordinance next week. The homelessness authority would consolidate emergency response resources, budgets, planning and staff into a single entity, which would have a 12-member board. Continue reading in Seattle Weekly.
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