Union and non-union employers could face an uphill climb defending well-intentioned workplace rules under the new framework issued by the National Labor Relations Board ("NLRB") in its long-awaited decision in Stericycle,...more
Employers should review policies covering drug screening and controlled substances to ensure compliance by Jan. 1, 2024 -
Employers in Washington who engage in pre-employment drug testing must re-evaluate their drug...more
Many employers and employees remain confused by the intricacies of Oregon and Washington state’s leave programs. In this webinar, our speakers will provide an overview of Washington’s Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML)...more
6/24/2022
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Many employers and employees remain perplexed by the complexities of Washington's Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) program. While there are some similarities to other leave entitlements, such as the federal Family Medical...more
Nearly a year ago, on April 14, 2020, Washington Governor Jay Inslee issued Proclamation 20-46 "High-Risk Employees-Workers' Rights," which provided protections to certain individuals with conditions that made them...more
As the first doses of vaccines are being administered, many employers, cognizant of the public health imperatives and a desire to promote the health of their employees in a manner compliant with applicable law, are wondering...more
Update: On July 29, 2020, Washington Governor Inslee issued Proclamation 20-46.2, which extends the protections for high-risk employees as originally set forth by Proclamation 20-46 "High-Risk Employees—Workers' Rights on...more
Please join us for our virtual event addressing the impact of upcoming school closures on workplaces and employees. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, employers must plan for the long-term implications of these closures. Our...more
Please join us for the first virtual installment of our Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) roundtable series. This program will feature a presentation followed by a moderated discussion with attendees and DWT...more
Update: On June 9, 2020, Governor Inslee issued Proclamation 20-46.1, which continues the protections for high-risk employees as originally set forth by Proclamation 20-46 "High-Risk Employees – Workers' Rights on April 13,...more
Governor Jay Inslee has ordered that all Washington employers immediately implement additional protections for “high-risk” workers through at least 11:59 p.m. on June 12, 2020. On April 13, 2020, Governor Inslee issued...more
Update April 2: Governor Inslee announced that the "Stay Home—Stay Healthy" Order is extended to at least May 4th.
Update March 30: This advisory has been updated to include the latest information on Washington State's...more
Update March 30: This advisory has been updated to include the latest information on Washington State's "Stay Home — Stay Healthy" Order -
On March 23, 2020, Washington Governor Jay Inslee ordered a “Stay At Home” Order...more
On March 23, 2020, Washington Governor Jay Inslee ordered a “Stay At Home” Order for all Washington residents through midnight on April 6, 2020. In doing so, Governor Inslee joined many other state and local jurisdictions in...more
Under Washington’s new Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) law, eligible employees will be entitled to up to 12 weeks of paid leave for their own serious health condition (medical leave) or for family care (family leave), up to...more
UPDATE: The Washington State Employment Security Department (ESD) has been engaged in several phases of rulemaking to implement the Paid Family Medical Leave law (PFML). ...more
Please join us for a webinar covering the latest updates to Washington’s Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program. This webinar will provide an overview of the recent amendments, up-to-the minute information on...more
In a departure from the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other state anti-discrimination laws, the Washington Supreme Court (7-2) recently ruled that obesity “always” qualifies as an impairment under the...more
In April 2019, Governor Jay Inslee signed SHB 1399, which amended the Washington Paid Family Medical Leave Program (PFML). ...more
Under Washington’s upcoming Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) insurance program, eligible employees will be entitled to paid family and medical leave, as detailed in our previous advisory....more
UPDATE: The Seattle Office of Labor Standards published its final Paid Sick and Safe Time rules. The rule defining the rate of pay for paid sick leave has been modified and reopened for public comment. As originally proposed,...more
Under Washington’s new Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) law, eligible employees will be entitled to paid leave up to 12 weeks for their own serious health condition (medical leave) or for family care (family leave), up to...more
Washington State recently passed several employment-related laws that take effect on June 7, 2018. These laws:
- Void nondisclosure agreements that prevent employees from disclosing workplace sexual harassment;
-...more
The Seattle Office of Labor Standards (OLS) is currently accepting public comment on its proposed revisions to the Seattle Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST) Ordinance, some of which are controversial. OLS will accept public...more
On January 1, 2018, the Washington State Paid Sick Leave (“PSL”) law went into effect, requiring that all Washington employers provide PSL to non-exempt employees. Details of the PSL law are outlined in our previous advisory....more