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

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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

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Washington Employers: Prepare Now for Sweeping Changes to State Employment Laws Starting July 2025

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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

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Oregon Employment Law: Key Legislative Changes for 2025

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Oregon employers should note several significant legislative enactments that either recently took effect or will become effective later in 2025. These changes in the law span a range of employment law areas, including...more

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Massachusetts Announces 2025 Updates to Paid Family and Medical Leave and Other Benefit Programs: 4 Steps for Employers

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The Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development has announced important updates to state employment benefits for 2025. The State Average Weekly Wage (SAWW) has increased modestly to $1,829.13 from...more

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Vermont Employment Law Legislative Update

With the conclusion of the Vermont legislative session, there are a few important updates Vermont employers should note. COVID Related Leave Grant - The passage of S.11, an omnibus spending bill, establishes a...more

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Special Shift Assignments and the FMLA

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In 2021, as everyone begins to hope that the world will shift back to normal after the chaos of COVID-19, many employers are finding that they have no workers to fill open positions as they ramp up production and expand...more

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What Employers Need to Know About the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) into law on March 11, 2021. ARPA provides $1.9 trillion in federal stimulus, which includes, in addition to subsidies for employer-provided benefits plans, a...more

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Congress Passes New COVID-19 Relief Package

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On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the highly anticipated American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which provides additional measures to stimulate the economy and provide taxpayers with relief from the economic effects of the...more

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February 2021: The Top 17 Labor And Employment Law Stories

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there have been an unprecedented number of changes for the past few years—and this past month...more

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The Impact of the $900 Billion Appropriations Act on Employers and Their Employees

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Last week, Congress passed a $900 billion Appropriations Act. In addition to providing much-needed funding for vaccine distribution, direct payments to the vast majority of Americans, and a renewal of the popular Paycheck...more

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What Employers Need To Know About Latest Federal COVID-19 Stimulus Package

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Federal lawmakers agreed to a second round of stimulus legislation late last night, sending a nearly 6,000-page bill to President Trump for his expected signature. The proposal allocates $900 billion in economic relief to...more

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DOL Updates FFCRA Leave and PUA Unemployment Benefits Q&A's to Address Eligibility When Schools Go Remote

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Who Needs to Know - Employers covered by the FFCRA with employees requesting leave to care for children whose schools are implementing total or partial virtual instruction models and/or individuals potentially eligible...more

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Post-Pandemic Back-To-Business FAQs For Kentucky And Indiana Employers (UPDATED)

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Resuming business operations as the intensity of the COVID-19 pandemic decreases and governments in Kentucky and Indiana ease restrictions will involve more than unlocking your front door and turning the lights on. You must...more

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The Top Non-COVID Workplace Law Stories You May Have Missed: March/April 2020

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While you have been primarily focused on COVID-19-related matters since mid-March, that doesn’t the world of labor and employment law has taken a timeout. While the pace of new developments has slowed somewhat, there are...more

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D.C. Expands Paid Sick Leave and Unemployment Benefits in Response to COVID-19

On April 10, 2020, the District of Columbia enacted the COVID-19 Response Supplemental Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (the “Act”). Relevant to employers, the Act (1) creates a new category of paid sick leave for...more

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Trump Administration Issues Guidelines on “Opening up America Again"

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On April 16, 2020, the Trump Administration issued Guidelines entitled “Opening Up America Again” to help ease the Nation’s economy into reactivity and recovery from the COVID-19 crisis. ...more

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FAQs: The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act: What It Means for Employers (Updated #3)

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The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act is a roughly $2 trillion bill intended to provide emergency assistance and healthcare response for individuals, families, and businesses affected by the COVID-19...more

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Opportunities for Small Business in the CARES Act of 2020

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provides assistance to small businesses impacted by COVID-19. Congress did not, however, provide a one-size-fits-all solution. Instead, small businesses must...more

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The CARES Act: Bullet Point Summary of Labor & Employment Issues

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On March 27, 2020, Congress passed and the President signed the “Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act” — the “CARES Act.” The Act: - provides various forgivable loans and other loan programs for small and...more

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CARES Act Stimulus Will Permit Business Loans To Cover Payroll, Expand Unemployment

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Businesses struggling with the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis received good news late last night when the Senate passed an unprecedented piece of legislation aimed at providing a massive stimulus to...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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