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Deb Zach

Deb Zach

Summary

Dedicated professional with strong grasp of employment laws and legal compliance issues. Skilled analytical investigator proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment for reliable legal determinations.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Industrial Relations Agent, Lead Worker

State Of WA Dept. Of Labor & Industries
10.2008 - Current

Successfully investigated over 6K alleged violations to:

Wage Payment Act, Industrial Welfare Act, Minimum Wage Act & Child Labor Laws.

Mediates and negotiates wage settlements.

Provides expert witness testimony in hearings.

Lead Worker: trains, audits and supports teams of co-workers.

Develops Standard Work Processes.

Works with the Attorney General in preparing cases for Administrative hearings.

Audits employer's payroll and financial records.

Discretionary Authority in conducting employment and financial investigations.

Initiates legal remedies to gain compliance.

Issues and enforces citations.

Top producer multiple years state wide.


Child Support Enforcement Officer, Lead Worker

State Of WA Dept. Of Social & Health Services
04.2005 - 10.2008

Achieved proficiency in evidence gathering, interviewing & investigative techniques.

Successfully interpreted & applied complex state law, policy and court decisions.

Applied civil court rules of evidence burdens.

Utilized interstate protocols and navigated other state's regulations.

Served as a Lead Worker: trained, audited and supported teams of co-workers.

Provided ongoing technical & interpretive assistance on polices & procedures.

Top producer multiple years state-wide.

Education

MBA - Human Resources Management

Columbia Southern University
08.2019

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Washington State University
10.2008

Skills

  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Record Examination & Preparation
  • Standards & Contract Compliance
  • Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
  • Legal Non-Compliance Assessment
  • Critical Thinking and Analysis
  • Payroll Auditing
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Investigation Skills
  • Evidence Review, Organization & Presentation

Work Availability

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Timeline

Industrial Relations Agent, Lead Worker

State Of WA Dept. Of Labor & Industries
10.2008 - Current

Child Support Enforcement Officer, Lead Worker

State Of WA Dept. Of Social & Health Services
04.2005 - 10.2008

MBA - Human Resources Management

Columbia Southern University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Washington State University
Deb Zach