Creates the ombuds for employers in the department of commerce.

Requires the ombuds to have training or experience, or both, in the following areas: (1) Programs administered by the department of labor and industries, including industrial insurance, occupational safety and health, and employment standards;

(2) The state legal system; and

(3) Dispute or problem resolution techniques, including investigation, mediation, and negotiation.

Expires July 1, 2027.