Earlier today, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) unveiled a proposed rule that would largely ban employers from imposing noncompete restrictions on workers. The FTC’s proposed ban would extend to nearly all work arrangements - including to independent contractors, apprentices, interns…
Read MoreBeginning on January 1, 2023, Washington employers with 15 or more employees are required to comply with Washington’s new pay transparency law by including salary and benefit information in all job postings. Washington’s Department of Labor and Industries recently published…
Read MoreA new law signed by President Joe Biden prevents forced arbitration for sexual assault and harassment claims.
Read MoreHealthcare workers in Washington are required by order to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by October 18, 2021. Together with the Washington State Medical Association, attorneys at Montgomery Purdue are assisting physicians and practices across Washington implement the new mandate…
Read MoreOn January 1, 2021, the Washington state minimum wage increased from $13.50 to $13.69 per hour. The state’s pay thresholds for overtime exempt workers also changed to the following: Minimum Salary Thresholds for Overtime Exempt Workers Effective January 1, 2021…
Read MoreOn Wednesday, September 16, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor published new revisions to its Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) regulations following a recent federal court decision that invalidated several regulatory provisions interpreting the FFCRA. In connection with the…
Read MoreIn response to the new challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic and remote work operations, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it will temporarily defer the physical presence requirement for Section 2 documents on Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. …
Read MoreUpdated FAQs to help employers comply with the FFCRA paid leave requirements
Read MoreOn March 23, 2020, Governor Inslee issued the Stay Home, Stay Healthy Order for all of Washington state. In brief, the Order does the following: Stay At Home. The Order requires all Washingtonians to stay home except to participate in…
Read MoreThe Act significantly amends and expands the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) on a temporary basis and addresses a number of topics relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Act's provisions regarding paid leave are of paramount interest to employers.
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