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Effective June 11, 2026, Washington’s Wage Recovery Act House Bill (HB) 2479 significantly increases the consequences for wage and hour violations and gives the Department of…
By Alicia Wimmer ·
What the Rise in Claims Means for Your Business Wage and hour class actions are increasing across Washington, and employers are feeling the impact. Many of…
By Alicia Wimmer ·
On May 20, 2025, Washington enacted Senate Bill 5217 (SB 5217), a sweeping update to the state’s workplace accommodation laws for pregnancy related needs. The purpose of…
By Michelle Bomberger ·
Washington’s Fair Chance Act is evolving, and employers must prepare for significant changes that reshape how criminal history is considered in hiring and employment decisions. The…
By Michelle Bomberger ·
Washington State enacted several important changes to its leave laws that business owners need to understand and act on. These updates—some already in effect and others…
By Michelle Bomberger ·
Washington State has enacted two new laws—SB 5104 and HB 1875—that expand workplace protections for employees with immigration concerns. Both laws went into effect in July 2025 and create new…
By Michelle Bomberger ·
Washington State has enacted House Bill 1213, introducing sweeping changes to its Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program. These updates significantly expand job protection rights…
By Michelle Bomberger ·
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,…
By Michelle Bomberger ·
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…
By Michelle Bomberger ·
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