Washington employers are experiencing a significant rise in wage-and-hour class action lawsuits, a trend that has accelerated with the recent entry of several California-based law firms into the state. These firms,...more
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As many know, restrictive covenant law is in a constant state of flux and varies considerably from state to state. Moreover, restrictive covenant law changes frequently and often requires a fact-specific analysis. Over the...more
The recent COVID-19 outbreak poses numerous challenges for employers, including how to navigate the already complex requirements imposed by Washington state’s various employment and leave laws. Below we address some of the...more
The recent COVID-19 outbreak poses numerous challenges for employers, including how to navigate the already complex requirements imposed by Washington state’s various employment and leave laws. Below we address some of the...more
The recent COVID-19 outbreak poses numerous challenges for employers, including how to navigate the already complex requirements imposed by Washington state’s various employment and leave laws. Below we address some of the...more
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced what it describes as the first meaningful update in more than 60 years to the regulation interpreting joint employer status under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
The FLSA is the...more
Has the Washington Legislature passed a new bill regulating non-competition agreements?
Yes. The bill is now on Governor Jay Inslee’s desk, and it’s very likely he will sign it into law. In fact, let’s just take for granted...more