Seattle Requires Employers to Offer Employees a Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits Program
On October 1, 2018, the Seattle City Council passed an ordinance that requires employers of 20 or more workers to offer employees the opportunity to use…
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On October 1, 2018, the Seattle City Council passed an ordinance that requires employers of 20 or more workers to offer employees the opportunity to use…
By Michelle Bomberger ·
Internships offer additional benefits to employers, namely recruiting and grooming talent for future employment in the organization. The question is: when is a company required to…
By Michelle Bomberger ·
Physical Abilities Tests (PAT) can be a useful tool for employers that seek ideal workers for physically demanding jobs. However, a biased test could cost your…
By Alicia Wimmer ·
September has arrived and those with kids are getting back into the school routine. Your employee’s schedules and mindsets may have shifted to new schedules and…
By Michelle Bomberger ·
We all feel it at this time of year – the disruption to our businesses because of summer vacations. It’s difficult enough to keep up with heavy…
By Michelle Bomberger ·
Clients often ask us should we investigate a complaint filed by an employee even if it has no validity and, if so, how should we do…
By Michelle Bomberger ·
In March of this year, Washington became the 11th state to enact legislation requiring public and private sector employers to delay background checks and inquiries regarding…
By Michelle Bomberger ·
On May 21, 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Epic Systems Corp. v. Lewis that an employer may require employees to agree to take all…
By Michelle Bomberger ·
For those of you who didn’t watch the Women’s NCAA Final Four basketball games, you really missed out. All three games were nail biters. I am…
By Michelle Bomberger ·
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