

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...


Washington's Updated Non-compete Laws
In 2019, Washington passed a law restricting the use of post-employment non-competition covenants for certain employees. While this law...


Empowering Employees: Washington State's Progressive Steps Towards Workplace Equality and Support
The Employee Free Choice Act is a noteworthy initiative that prohibits employers from coercing their employees into attending mandatory...


Ensuring Fair Treatment in the Workplace: The Case of Elyaa Hammad against Logistics Management Institute (LMI)
The case of Elyaa Hammad against the Logistics Management Institute (LMI) highlights the need for fair and inclusive treatment of all...


Washington State's New Law Mandates Employers to Disclose Salary Ranges and Compensation Details in Job Postings
As of March 30, 2022, Washington's Governor, Jay Inslee, signed into law Senate Bill (SB) 5761, which requires all employers with fifteen...


Silencing Employee Voices No More: Washington State's New Law Sets a New Standard for Workplace Transparency and Accountability
Washington State has taken a significant step in protecting the rights of employees by enacting the Silenced No More Act. This...