Washington Business 2017 AWBI Small Business Report | Page 4

Overview and Key Findings washington state’ s regulatory environment is structured in a way that creates a challenging relationship between the employee and employer.

Overview and Key Findings washington state’ s regulatory environment is structured in a way that creates a challenging relationship between the employee and employer.

In May and June of 2016, representatives from AWB and its research arm, the AWB Institute, held focus groups with hundreds of representatives from small businesses located in 15 cities across the state. The goal: To hear first-hand from Washington state small-business owners about the economic, regulatory and workforce challenges they face.
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