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Mark Westphal participates in a virtual meeting in his home office in Pasco on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024. (Emree Weaver for Cascade PBS)
Mark Westphal participates in a virtual meeting in his home office in Pasco, on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024. (Emree Weaver for Cascade PBS)

Washington L&I Introduces Ergonomic Standards for Airline Ground Crew

Washington State Department of Labor and Industries has introduced new ergonomic standards aimed at improving safety and reducing injury for airline ground crew workers, who file claims at ten times the statewide average. These regulations focus on minimizing musculoskeletal disorders by implementing better work practices and safer equipment. Read more.

WA Law Restricts Non-compete Agreements. They Keep Popping up Anyway

Employers across the nation attempts to enforce non-compete agreements, highlighting problems within several industries with bargaining power and company loyalty. In a recent interview with PBS Emery | Reddy client Mark Westphal identified the problem, stating, “If you create an environment where people want to work, they will stay. I think the reason why companies try to put the fear of God in their employees is because that’s the only way they can keep people.” Read more.

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