July 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 […]
Read MoreJanuary 29, 2019
Registration Now Open for Supervisor Boot Camp! Feb. 27th – March 1st | April 24th – 26th | Oct. 2nd – 5th Many supervisors are promoted into […]
Read MoreJanuary 29, 2019
Employment law remains one of the most consistently changing areas of law, and 2019 is no exception. Notably, Washington is looking at several impactful changes that will affect employers within […]
Read MoreAugust 30, 2017
The Office of Information Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) just announced that the new pay data reporting portion of the EEO-1 report has been indefinitely postponed. The previously approved EEO-1 form should […]
Read MoreAugust 7, 2017
“New paid sick leave requirements drawing closer − rules process a chance for input in the Inland Northwest. Washington’s new mandatory paid sick leave law takes effect in less than […]
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