As expected, Governor Jay Inslee signed legislation that will significantly restrict the use of noncompetition agreements for Washington-based employees and independent contractors. The new law will also make legal actions to...more
Last week, the Washington State Legislature passed a proposal that, once signed into law, will significantly restrict the use of noncompetition agreements in Washington. We fully expect Governor Jay Inslee to sign this law,...more
4/24/2019
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Washington’s Amended Equal Pay Act -
The Washington Equal Pay Opportunity Act will go into effect on June 7, 2018. House Bill 1506, signed by Governor Jay Inslee on March 21, 2018, amends the Washington Equal Pay Act, RCW...more
5/9/2018
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Wage and Hour
Although some states have long imposed personal liability on officers and directors for unpaid wages, the laws in both California and New York have recently been amended to address personal liability. This update addresses...more