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10 New Bills Go Into Effect in July for Washington State Employers

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 6/25/2025

In its 2025 regular session, the Washington State Legislature passed 10 bills impacting employers that will come into effect this year. These legal changes affect compliance obligations, employee benefits, and protections...more

What Will A Governor Newsom Mean for California Employers?

Fisher Phillips on 11/7/2018

While much of the attention this midterm election has been focused on Congress and federal issues - the “blue wave” and a “referendum” on the Trump presidency - California employers know all too well that employment and labor...more

CA Legislative Update: Governor Brown’s Job Is Done

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 10/2/2018

Seyfarth Synopsis: California Legislators sent Governor Jerry Brown 1,217 bills to consider in his final bill-signing period as Governor—more than any California governor has seen since 2004. The final tally: 1016 signed, 201...more

Employment Flash - September 2018

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 9/27/2018

This edition of the Employment Flash looks at the new Department of Labor directive regarding contractor compensation practices; recent NLRB developments, including a draft rule regarding joint employment; the rise of...more

California’s Labor & Employment Changes for 2018: Part I - Legislative Changes Impacting Employers

Best Best & Krieger LLP on 2/21/2018

California courts and Legislature greatly expanded protections for public and private workers in 2017, handing down decisions and passing laws regarding wages, discrimination based on criminal and salary histories,...more

Employers, Take Notice: New Employment Laws May Affect Your Business

Buchalter on 12/14/2017

Year after year, the California Legislature and the Governor implement new employment laws that place additional requirements on employers throughout the state. The employment laws that become effective on January 1, 2018...more

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