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New year, new rules for workers

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The new year means a bunch of new laws on the books, including quite a few for employers.

Workers’ rights got some real traction in 2022, and this year, Washington’s workforce will experience some changes, including a higher minimum wage.

Pluribus Staff Writer and Inside Olympia host Austin Jenkins is here to break it all down for us.

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