As we previously reported, the US Department of Labor (DOL) released a final rule in April 2024 that would raise the salary thresholds for overtime exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). We explained that most...more
The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) recently announced increases in the Washington minimum wage, the threshold for overtime exemptions and the minimum required for employee noncompete enforcement....more
On April 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released its final rule to raise the salary thresholds for overtime exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The DOL says that the new rule will affect 3...more
As 2023 has ended, and 2024 has arrived, our Labor, Employment & Immigration attorneys are pleased to bring you a convenient summary of significant legal developments. These updates are crucial for you as an employer to stay...more
Beginning January 1, 2023, employers must disclose the wage scale/salary range for most job postings for Washington applicants. Additionally, employers must provide a general description of all benefits and other compensation...more
In December 2015, the City of Seattle passed the “Wage Theft Prevention and Harmonization Ordinance,” which made changes to all four of Seattle’s labor standards ordinances—Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST), Minimum Wage, Wage...more
New cannabis businesses face a myriad of challenges. The state of Washington’s fragmented and expanding approach to minimum wage and paid leave is only becoming more difficult. Law and legislation in this area already...more