February 19, 2020
Being an employer can be difficult in today’s environment. Employers often struggle to stay compliant and adaptive in today’s increasingly regulated business environment. Below are just a few legal updates […]
Read MoreFebruary 17, 2020
Hopefully, all employers are aware that as of January 1, 2020, federal changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act increased the salary threshold to $684 per week to classify employees […]
Read MoreOctober 16, 2019
The WLAD applies to most employers in Washington. Among its protections, the WLAD guards against discrimination based upon the presence (or the perceived presence) of a disability. RCW 49.60.180(1). What […]
Read MoreJuly 25, 2019
The filing/remittance deadline for Paid Family and Medical Leave 1st and 2nd quarter reports and premium payments has been extended (yet again!) Employers will report and remit premiums for quarters […]
Read MoreJuly 18, 2019
As employers and employees are aware, the new Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave program is currently being funded by premiums, paid by Washington employees and (many) Washington employers. While […]
Read MoreApril 15, 2019
When crafting job advertisements, revising job applications, or drafting interview questions, employers should be aware that local and state laws now prohibit employers from making inquiries into an applicant’s criminal […]
Read MoreMarch 14, 2019
Employers began collecting premiums for the program on Jan. 1, 2019, with benefit claims set to begin Jan. 1, 2020. All employers will continue to withhold premiums as usual and […]
Read MoreMarch 12, 2019
Earlier this month, the US Department of Labor (DOL) issued new proposed rules, raising the annual minimum salary threshold for “white collar” overtime exemptions (executive, administrative, and professional) to $679 […]
Read MoreMarch 12, 2019
The Washington state legislature is currently considering a bill that would significantly impact an employer’s ability to use and enforce non-compete agreements with employees and independent contractors in nearly every […]
Read MoreMarch 7, 2019
With only 12 weeks before employer’s submissions are due, make sure you have the latest information. Click here to read an article from our partners at Jackson Lewis with all the details […]
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