On November 15, 2020, Washington Governor Jay Inslee again amended his previously issued Proclamation 20-25, which proclaimed a state of emergency associated with the spread of COVID-19. Proclamation 20-25.8 rolls back...more
Seyfarth Synopsis: Along with other locations across the country, California, Oregon, Washington, and New Mexico imposed sweeping restrictions and new guidance to contain the surge in COVID-19 infections. The latest round of...more
11/19/2020
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
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Traveling Employee ,
Workplace Safety
Seyfarth Synopsis: Between states reopening and summer vacation beginning, employers have wondered what say they have over their employees’ use of PTO. ...more
Seyfarth Synopsis: The Department of Labor recently issued additional “questions and answers” (“Q&A”) relating to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) Below are a few key takeaways as employers reassess...more
On April 13, 2020, Washington Governor Jay Inslee amended his previously issued Order 20-05, which proclaimed a state of emergency associated with the spread of COVID-19. The amended Order 20-05 provides protections for...more
4/14/2020
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Employer Liability Issues ,
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Shelter-In-Place ,
Social Distancing
On March 23, 2020, Washington’s Governor, Jay Inslee, issued Executive Order 20-25 requiring all people in Washington to “Stay Home” to prevent further spread of COVID-19. Until midnight on April 6, 2020, unless extended,...more