On Tuesday, November 7, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the “Save Local Business Act”, the latest attempt to reverse the precedent set by the Browning-Ferris decision which led to a broad interpretation of “joint employment”. The Save Local Business Act, H.R. 3441, amends both the National Labor Relations Act and the Fair Labor Standards... View Article
You don’t often find the words “innovation” and “lawyer” used closely together. Lawyers and law firms are known for their aversion to risk and, thus, to change; and innovation requires change. Innovation requires a change in thinking and a change in how things are done. It’s not just lawyers who avoid change. For most individuals... View Article
Employers had until the end of February to comment on proposed changes to proposed revisions to Chapter 90 Rules for Seattle’s Minimum Wage Ordinance (SMC 14.19). The revisions were made to put the rules in compliance with Initiative 1433 (WA Minimum Wage) and the Wage Theft Prevention Ordinance. Many of the proposed revisions are not... View Article
Blog written by Dawn Nelson, Equinox Business Law Group Based on strong assurances from WA and CO governors, the US Department of Justice informed the governors of both states that it is deferring its right to challenge their marijuana legalization laws at this time. The USDOJ also stated the Department expects these states to establish... View Article