Owners and General Contractors generally have a duty to provide a safe workplace. But does that duty mean that an Owner or General Contractor is automatically liable for the actions of its Subcontractors when a Subcontractor’s employee suffers an injury…
Read MoreBlog post written by Sara Campbell and Jay Corker Free. Initiative 1433 was approved by Washington voters on November 8, 2016. The measure gradually increases the statewide minimum wage to $13.50 per hour by 2020, and requires employers to provide…
Read MoreThe new regulations, which go into effect on December 1, 2016, are expected to significantly increase the number of employees eligible for overtime compensation.
Read MoreThe phase in of the city of Seattle’s minimum wage ordinance began on April 1, 2015. Be aware that the ordinance states that it applies both to employers who are located in Seattle and to employers who have employees who…
Read MoreWashington’s Supreme Court recently ruled that even if an employer had a legitimate reason for terminating an employee, the employee can still prevail in a discrimination lawsuit if discrimination played a substantial factor in motivating the employer. The court also…
Read MoreThe Seattle City Council unanimously voted to adopt a minimum wage for the City of Seattle, which will gradually increase to $15/hour and then automatically increase with inflation. All employers that have employees working within the city limits of Seattle…
Read MoreIn my blog post dated January 24, 2013, "Contractors Vs. Employees: A Matter of Context", I pointed out there are different definitions of an independent contractor in multiple Washington statutes. A new bill has been submitted in the Washington State…
Read MoreA recent report summarizing rulings by the National Labor Relations Board should cause all employers to reexamine their social media policy. Employers should remember that union and non-union employees alike are covered by the National Labor Relations Act, and therefore…
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