The Families First Coronavirus Response Act: What Employers Need to Know

Many businesses that have been temporarily shuttered since March are slowly starting to clear the cobwebs and bring employees back into the workplace. In making decisions about when and how to bring employees back, employers must consider Gov. Jay Inslee’s Safe Start plan and guidance from federal and state agencies, including the U.S. Department of Labor, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Washington State Department of Health (DOH) and Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I)…

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Employment, COVID-19Veronica Whitney
Clark County’s Buildable Lands Supply: Why is it Important?

The pandemic lockdowns and civil unrest may have people concerned about crowding more and more people into an increasingly dense Urban Growth Area (UGA). Although Clark County’s update of its UGA through its periodic review of its Comprehensive Plan is still a few years away, Clark County’s Buildable Lands Project Advisory Committee (BLPAC) has been hard at work holding monthly meetings virtually throughout the pandemic to examine and inventory Clark County’s buildable lands supply…

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Real Estate, Real Estate DevelopmentVeronica Whitney
Going Back to Work: Factors for Employers to Consider as Employees Return to the Workplace

Many businesses that have been temporarily shuttered since March are slowly starting to clear the cobwebs and bring employees back into the workplace. In making decisions about when and how to bring employees back, employers must consider Gov. Jay Inslee’s Safe Start plan and guidance from federal and state agencies, including the U.S. Department of Labor, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Washington State Department of Health (DOH) and Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I)…

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Employment, COVID-19Veronica Whitney
COVID-19 and Your Business

As the effects of COVID-19 continue to spread, employers should be mindful of their obligations under federal, state or local law to provide certain forms of leave to employees who are affected by COVID-19. This Employment Law Bulletin provides a summary of common forms of leave available to employees in Washington and Oregon who may be unable to work because of COVID-19. We encourage employers to familiarize themselves with these leave laws, and to stay updated on the frequent changes and interpretations of these laws. Since the laws and regulatory environment is changing daily, we encourage you to obtain legal advice as needed…

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Employment, COVID-19Veronica Whitney