2025 Brings New Minimum Wage and Employment Thresholds in Washington
Starting Jan. 1, 2025, Washington’s minimum wage rises to $16.66 per hour, impacting workers and employers statewide. Youth wages (ages...
Celebrating Excellence in Advocacy: Vera P. Fomina's Recognition in Washington Women Lawyers October Newsletter
We are pleased to announce that Skidmore & Fomina's founding member, Vera P. Fomina, was featured in our King County Washington Women...
Minimum Wage and Fair Pay for Gig Workers in Washington
Washington State is considering groundbreaking regulations to ensure gig economy workers, such as rideshare drivers and couriers, earn...
Jury Awards $237 Million in Landmark Workplace Discrimination Case
In a historic ruling, a Yakima jury awarded over $237 million to Tahvio Gratton, a former UPS driver who sued the company for racial...
Updates to Paid Sick Leave Law Expand Employee Rights
Starting January 1, 2025, Washington's Paid Sick Leave ("PSL") law will broaden its scope, expanding the definition of "family" to...
New Protections Under Washington’s Equal Pay and Opportunities Act
Effective July 1, 2025, Washington’s Equal Pay and Opportunities Act ("EPOA") will extend protections to cover additional categories,...
King County's $20.29 Minimum Wage Ordinance
Effective January 1, 2025, a new minimum wage ordinance will require all employers in unincorporated King County to pay $20.29 per hour,...
Supreme Court Ruling Challenges Federal Employment Regulations
A recent Supreme Court ruling shifts power from the executive branch to the judiciary, overturning the 1984 Chevron doctrine. This change...
Ensuring Workplace Safety: Understanding Washington's New Law on Warehouse Quotas
Washington's House Bill (HB) 1762, effective July 1, 2024, is a significant step towards addressing high injury rates in warehouse...
Washington's Upcoming Law on Mandatory Meetings: Essential Updates for Employers
Starting June 6, 2024, a new Washington law will forbid employers from compelling employees to attend meetings centered on the employer's...