This article was originally published in Equinox Business Law’s website on June 7, 2018 as “Updates to Washington’s Equal Pay Act Go Into Effect”. On March 28, 2024, Governor Jay Inslee signed into law Substitute House Bill 1905, broadening the scope of Washington’s Equal Pay and Opportunities Act (EPOA). Since 1943, the EPOA prohibited sex- and gender-based... View Article
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Introduction Running a family business is no small feat, especially in the construction industry. For our client, a specialty subcontractor with 20 employees, legal services were never a priority until it became clear that transitioning the business to the next generation required a solid legal foundation. This is where Equinox stepped in, providing strategic legal... View Article
On August 20, a federal judge in Texas struck down the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) rule that would have banned noncompete agreements nationwide. This ruling has significant implications for both employers and employees across the United States. U.S. District Judge Ada Brown ruled that the FTC does not have the authority to implement a sweeping... View Article
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued the final regulations for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), which came into effect on June 18, 2024. The PWFA expands workplace protections for employees with pregnancy or childbirth-related conditions, offering broader protections than the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
The 2024 Paris Olympics is a remarkable showcase of athletic prowess and international unity. Gold medal athletes have reaped the rewards of their intense training, all within the confines of strict rules set by sports federations and the Olympic Committee. Similarly, for businesses to win against the competition, they must follow strict rules set out... View Article
You’re a business owner and digital transformation is the superhero cape to take your business to new heights. But to leverage your powers, you need to understand how they work and when to use them for the greater good. In digital transformation, that’s where a solid framework comes in. By understanding and embracing this framework,... View Article
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued its Final Rule, increasing the salary threshold for overtime exemption under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This affects the “white-collar” exemptions for administrative, executive, or professional employees. The DOL estimates that approximately three to four million U.S. workers will either become eligible for overtime or receive salary increases to retain... View Article
