

New Worker Protections Set to Take Effect in Washington State
Effective July 1 and July 27, 2025, Washington State will implement new employment protections designed to promote equitable workplace...


Fairness Without Labels: Supreme Court Expands Protection Against Workplace Discrimination
The U.S. Supreme Court has clarified a powerful message for employers: discrimination laws protect everyone — not just minorities. In a...


Know Your File, Know Your Rights: New Bill Empowers Washington Workers
Washington’s House Bill 1308 is transforming how employees access their personnel files. Sponsored by a robust coalition of legislators,...


Washington Mandates 60-Day Warning for Major Layoffs and Closures
In April 2025, Washington State enacted Senate Bill 5525, requiring large employers to give a 60-day notice before mass layoffs or...


Washington’s Paid Sick Leave Law Offers New Protections in 2025
Washington’s landmark paid sick leave law, SB 5793, takes effect on January 1, 2025, expanding worker protections. Employees, including...


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...