Washington recently amended its Equal Pay and Opportunities Act (EPOA), effective July 28, 2019, to generally prohibit employers from inquiring about a job applicant’s wage or salary history and require employers to provide wage and salary information to job applicants and employees in certain circumstances…
Read MoreEmployment law is constantly changing, resulting in an increasingly complex legal environment for businesses to navigate. We know how challenging it can be to stay on top and keep track of these evolving laws, which is why Landerholm, P.S. attorneys James P. Sikora and Phillip J. Haberthur have started sending employment law updates as a complimentary service to you. We want to assist you in both complying with the latest developments in employment law and continuing to run a business that stays true to your vision in this evolving environment.
Read MoreIn recent years, employers have faced increased litigation, government enforcement and regulatory activity related to tips, gratuities and service charges. This trend continued with the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries’ (L&I) issuance of a new administrative policy, effective March 6, 2019, on tips, gratuities and service charges…
Read MoreWashington businesses have experienced many changes in employment laws over the past several years. Paid sick leave became effective in January 2018. Paid family and medical leave will be fully effective in January 2020, when eligible employees may begin applying for benefits under that law…
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