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Washington State's New Rideshare Law

Governor Jay Inslee signed ESHB 2076 into law on March 31, 2022, making Washington the first state to require minimum per-trip payments, paid sick leave, and workers’ compensation benefits for rideshare drivers. The law also...more

Washington Expands Coverage for Paid Family and Medical Leave Eligibility

The Washington Legislature made several significant changes to the state’s Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program during the 2021 legislative session that all Washington employers should know. First, as of July 25,...more

No More Free Flights: Employee Travel Time Is Now Compensable Under Washington Law

In Port of Tacoma v. Sacks, the Court of Appeals of the State of Washington recently held that all out-of-town employee travel time is compensable under state law. The decision confirms the Washington State Department of...more

ESD Audits: What They Are, How to Prepare, and Best Practices for Employers

Overview of ESD Audits - The Washington State Employment Security Department (ESD) audits records of employers located in Washington to confirm that wages and hours are accurately reported and to ensure compliance with the...more

Washington Employers Must Act Now to Stay Ahead of New Long-term Care Act

In 2019, Washington passed the first law in the nation requiring employees to fund a state-operated long-term care insurance program. The program, codified at RCW 50B.04 and set to begin on January 1, 2025, will be funded by...more

Labor Law Today—2020 Year in Review

No one needs an introduction to the dominant theme of 2020 in the field of traditional labor law. The main story, as in nearly all fields of law, was the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on every aspect of American lives....more

COVID-19 and Discrimination: Takeaways for Employers Regarding the EEOC’s Updated Guidance

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its guidance, What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws, on September 8, 2020, to create a comprehensive guide for...more

Washington Legislature Has Small, But Significant, Impact on Employers During 2020 Session

The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry. Washington state’s 60-day legislative session ended on Thursday, March 12, 2020, after the rapid spread of COVID-19 around the state drastically changed the outcome of this...more

New Changes to Washington’s Overtime Rules Beginning July 2020

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) recently announced significant revisions to Washington’s overtime rules for the first time in 40 years. The new rules will go into effect beginning on July 1, 2020,...more

Washington Court of Appeals Strikes Down Employer’s Arbitration Agreement

In Burnett v. Pagliacci Pizza, Inc., 442 P.3d 1267 (Wash. Ct. App. 2019), the Washington Court of Appeals held that the manner in which an employer communicates its arbitration agreement is crucial for determining whether it...more

New California Legislation Enhances Employees’ Privacy Rights

With the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA) set to take effect on January 1, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed amendments in October 2019 providing businesses some temporary shelter from the CCPA...more

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