A new statewide leave law that has taken many employers by surprise -
In November 2016, Washington voters passed Initiative 1433, best known for increasing Washington’s minimum wage to one of the highest in the nation....more
12/15/2017
/ Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Employee Benefits ,
Employee Rights ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Minimum Wage ,
New Legislation ,
Non-Exempt Employees ,
Paid Leave ,
Sick Leave ,
State Labor Laws ,
Wage and Hour ,
Written Notice
On Monday, July 25, 2016, the Seattle City Council unanimously voted to place Initiative 124 (“I-124”), entitled the “Seattle Hotel Employees Health and Safety Initiative,” on the November 2016 ballot. Many voters will likely...more
8/13/2016
/ Ballot Measures ,
Collective Bargaining ,
Employer Group Health Plans ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Hotels ,
Selling a Business ,
Sexual Assault ,
Sexual Harassment ,
Unions ,
Wage and Hour ,
Waivers ,
Workplace Safety