New Law Prohibits Mandatory Arbitration for Sexual Assault and Harassment Claims
A new law signed by President Joe Biden prevents forced arbitration for sexual assault and harassment claims.
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The Washington Cares Act: How Will It Work For Me?
A recent article by Beth Taylor on SuperLawyers.com was written with input from one of our experienced labor and employment attorneys, Tammy Roe. The article discusses our state's new Washington Cares Act and "offers a primer on the state’s new…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Implementation Guidance for Physician Practices
Healthcare 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…
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CMS Stark Rule Changes Impact Permissible Physician Compensation and Profit Distribution Models
On December 2, 2020, CMS issued the long-awaited Final Sprint Rules, implementing significant revisions to the Stark physician self-referral regulations (42 CFR Part 411). Although many of the revisions are focused on facilitating value-based care arrangements and are generally positive…
Read MoreWashington’s Threshold for Overtime Exempt Employees Rises in 2021
On 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 MoreDOL Significantly Revises Health Care Provider Exemption to FFCRA Leave
On 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…
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Payroll Tax Deferral - FAQ for Employers
On August 8, 2020, President Trump issued a Memorandum entitled “Deferring Payroll Tax Obligations in Light of the Ongoing COVID-19 Disaster,” directing the Secretary of the Treasury to defer the withholding, deposit, and payment of certain payroll taxes. On August…
Read MoreTemporary Flexibility to I-9 Requirements For Employers with Remote Work Arrangements
In 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 Related to the FFCRA Paid Leave Requirements
Updated FAQs to help employers comply with the FFCRA paid leave requirements
Read MoreStay Home, Stay Healthy Order
On 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…
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