Updating Handbooks in 2022
Now is a great time for employers to begin reviewing their handbooks and other company policies for 2022. Employers should be reviewing their handbooks and policies annually for changes to […]
Changes in 2022 for the Salary Threshold for Washington Exempt Employees
Join us for our upcoming webinar: January 2023 Salary Threshold Increase for Exempt Employees UPDATED November 15, 2021: Revisions to the Washington State Minimum Wage Act (MWA) have resulted in […]
Teleworking Traps for the Unwary
For many employers, teleworking seemed to be an impossible work arrangement a year and a half ago, but now many of those same employers have embraced telework and found that […]
Mandatory Harassment Training for Isolated Workers
RCW 49.60.515 focuses on protecting isolated workers in the hotel, motel, retail, security guard and property services industries. The statute took full effect on January 2021 and requires employers to […]
COVID-19 – Where are we with paid leave under the American Rescue Plan?
I noted in my last paid leave update, I reported that over 400,000 American lives had been claimed by the pandemic. Just a couple of months later, that number now […]
COBRA Update & Employer Requirements Under the American Rescue Plan
Along with assistance for Americans, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 brings additional obligations for employers relative to COBRA benefits, as well as benefits for qualified beneficiaries. The […]
Transitioning from Under 50 Employees to Over 50
Small businesses are a huge part of our national, state, and local economy. We love seeing the success small businesses experience as they continue to grow. With growth often comes […]
The When and Why of Employer Drug Testing
Employers should review their positions within the company to understand if drug testing is necessary. It is not uncommon for employers to require new employees to pass a pre-employment drug […]
Employee Opioid Use and EEOC Guidance
In recent years, the U.S. has experienced an increase in substance abuse, particularly related to opioid use and addiction. Employers dealing with substance abuse issues face challenges that are exacerbated […]
Politics in the Workplace- Legally what can you do?
Regardless of the type of business, employees expressing opinions about the upcoming election and politics generally is not uncommon. Election time can be a legal minefield for employers even in […]
