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2025 Legislative Developments Affecting Washington Employers

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Washington employers face a wave of new workplace legislation, some of which recently became effective and some that will begin in 2026 and beyond. These new or modified laws address a broad range of topics, many of which...more

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Washington State Workplace Law Roundup: Nearly 20 New Laws Taking Effect Within the Next Year – Starting Now

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Washington lawmakers were busy this year, and a wave of new laws will have a major impact on the workplace. Employers must be aware of significant workplace laws taking effect within the next year, including 11 new laws that...more

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New Washington Mini-WARN Act for Mass Layoffs and Business Site Closures

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Washington is the latest state to enact a Mini-Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) law. Effective July 27, 2025, the Securing Timely Notification and Benefits for Laid-Off Employees Act (SB 5525) imposes...more

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Comprehensive FAQs For Employers on Hurricanes and Other Workplace Disasters: 2024 Edition

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This detailed set of Frequently Asked Questions, fully updated for 2024, addresses the workplace-related issues facing employers in the wake of hurricane-related disasters. In addition to legal obligations you need to...more

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Comprehensive FAQs For Employers on Hurricanes and Other Workplace Disasters: 2023 Edition

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This detailed set of Frequently Asked Questions, fully updated for 2023, addresses the workplace-related issues facing employers in the wake of hurricane-related disasters. In addition to legal obligations you need to...more

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Comprehensive FAQs For Employers on Hurricanes and Other Workplace Disasters: 2022 Edition

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This detailed set of Frequently Asked Questions, fully updated for 2022, addresses the workplace-related issues facing employers in the wake of hurricane-related disasters. In addition to legal obligations you need to...more

Epstein Becker & Green

#WorkforceWednesday: 2020 in Review and What's to Come in 2021

It's our first #WorkforceWednesday of 2021! The past year tested our resilience, and COVID-19 forced everyone to think creatively and adapt quickly. Nowhere was that seen more clearly than in the workplace. Workplace Safety...more

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Plan Terminations will cause leakage

If you look at the stock market, you wouldn’t know unemployment is 10% and that 180,000 Americans died....more

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Comprehensive FAQs For Employers On Hurricanes And Other Workplace Disasters

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This article addresses many employment-related issues facing employers in the wake of hurricane-related disasters; consequently, in addition to federal laws, we also focus on certain state laws, especially those in the areas...more

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When Sick Leave Runs Out—Managing Employee Absences and Balancing Legal Obligations

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COVID-19 has exacerbated the issue of paid time off shortages in the workplace and created new questions about legal liability stemming from mandatory worksite and school closures and cautious workforce protection measures...more

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[Webinar] When Sick Leave Runs Out—Managing Employee Absences and Balancing Legal Obligations - August 4th, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT

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COVID-19 has exacerbated the issue of paid time off shortages in the workplace and created new questions about legal liability stemming from mandatory worksite and school closures and cautious workforce protection measures...more

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Furloughs, Workforce Reductions, and Facility Closures Due to Coronavirus: Important Defined Benefit Plan Reporting Obligations

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Employers face unique legal and financial challenges in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic. One such challenge includes the impact of a potential furlough, workforce reduction, or facility closures on benefit plan...more

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COVID-19: DOL Issues Temporary Final Rule on Expanded Paid Sick and Family Leave Entitlements

U.S. Family First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) paid sick leave provisions became effective April 1, 2020. Final Temporary Rule from Department of Labor (DOL) provides employers with additional interpretive guidance,...more

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Are the financial markets ready to weather the COVID-19 Storm?

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The current COVID-19 pandemic is causing significant concern in the financial markets, reviving memories of the 2008 financial crisis. The sudden and almost complete shutdown of many non-essential businesses due to the...more

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10-Point Plan For Restaurant And Hospitality Employers During The COVID-19 Coronavirus Outbreak

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Restaurants and hospitality businesses are on the front lines of dealing with the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. What should you consider in the coming days, weeks, and months to deal with the COVID-19 coronavirus crisis?...more

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COVID-19: New Florida Executive Order on Telehealth and Immunization Coverage for State Employees During Public Health Emergency

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On March 26, 2020, as part of Florida’s response to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and resulting state of emergency, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-85 (the Order), mandating insurance...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

COVID-19: What do the new laws and closures mean for your business?

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act and state enactments on unemployment, business closures, and mandatory shelter at-home orders have impacted business of all sizes. Businesses are looking for practical advice to...more

Morgan Lewis - ML Benefits

COVID-19-Related Layoffs May Create More Liabilities for Retirement Plans

As the effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic hit the United States, downsizings and shutdowns are spreading indiscriminately throughout the economy. ...more

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New York Issues Important Guidance on COVID-19 Quarantine Leave Law

New York State issued guidance on March 20th detailing answers to many frequently asked questions about the newly implemented COVID-19 quarantine leave law. We summarized the key components of the emergency law, which was...more

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