Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On February 10, 2009, Barrett Business Services, Inc. (the "Company"), issued a news release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, and limited financial guidance for the first quarter ending March 31, 2009. A copy of the news release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and incorporated by reference.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

On February 10, 2009, the Company issued a news release announcing that its board of directors declared a regular, quarterly cash dividend of $0.08 per share. The dividend is payable on March 13, 2009, to all stockholders of record as of February 27, 2009.

The news release announcing the dividend declaration is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and incorporated by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits: The following exhibit is furnished with this Form 8-K:

99.1 News Release dated February 10, 2009.