On July 30, 2025, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 648 into law, amending the Labor Code to strengthen protections for employee gratuities. Under the new law, if customer pays a gratuity by credit card, then the business...more
The Washington State Legislature has passed a sweeping package of labor and employment laws that will significantly impact businesses with employees working in the State of Washington. These new laws, several of which become...more
6/19/2025
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Domestic Violence ,
Earned Sick Time ,
Employee Benefits ,
Employee Rights ,
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Fair Chance Act ,
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Immigration Procedures ,
Job Ads ,
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Paid Family Leave Law ,
Paid Leave ,
Pay Transparency ,
Rest and Meal Break ,
State Labor Laws ,
Unemployment Benefits ,
WARN Act
Following a recent Washington Supreme Court decision, plaintiffs’ attorneys in Washington are targeting a new type of class action claim against employers: alleged violations of Washington’s noncompetition statute based on...more
5/2/2025
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Conflicts of Interest ,
Employee Mobility ,
Employee Rights ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Employment Litigation ,
Employment Policies ,
Minimum Wage ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Restrictive Covenants ,
State Labor Laws ,
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