Washington is the latest state to enact a “mini-WARN” act, joining a growing number of states with legislation similar to the federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN), 29 U.S.C. § 2101, et seq. The...more
Washington State continues to lead in progressive employment legislation with a number of new laws set to take effect in the coming months. These changes span a wide range of employment issues — from wage transparency and...more
6/13/2025
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Alaska voters approved Ballot Measure 1 (according to unofficial election results) which provides for paid sick leave for all employees in Alaska. (The measure also raises the minimum wage over the next several years and...more
11/20/2024
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Anti-Retaliation Provisions ,
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Documentation ,
Eligibility ,
Minimum Wage ,
Notice Requirements ,
Paid Sick Leave ,
Paid Time Off (PTO) ,
Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act (RUIA) ,
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