Equinox Blog & Legal Updates

Practical legal updates for business owners: what is changing in the law, and what it means for your business.

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Honoring Working Mothers: Workplace Superheroes

The superpowers needed to be a working mother are unmatched by any known force. Working mothers have taken on more responsibilities as the pandemic has uprooted…

By Michelle Bomberger · May 6, 2021

Leadership

Connecting the Dots – Physical and Mental Health at Work

For years, businesses have addressed workplace safety by focusing on the physical workplace. They’ve taken actions like correcting for and improving seating, lighting, and repetitive movements.…

By Michelle Bomberger · May 3, 2021

Employment

Ergonomic Injuries and Their Business Impacts

The health, safety, and wellbeing of a business’ employees is an important factor in its success. Many of us may work remotely, consistently following a sedentary…

By Michelle Bomberger · April 29, 2021

Employment

What Washington’s Long-Term Care Act Means for Employers

The Long-Term Care Act, passed in May of 2019, mandates a new uncapped 0.58% payroll tax on employee wages. The tax will create a Long-Term Care…

By Andrew Shaw, Intern · April 22, 2021

Employment

Preparation is Key for Difficult Conversations

We can all think back to difficult conversations. Most of us have had dozens of them across professional, personal, and family relationships. When thinking about which…

By Michelle Bomberger · March 31, 2021

Employment

Pitfalls to Avoid in Difficult Employee Conversations

No matter the industry or company size, all business leaders and managers will have to have difficult employee conversations at one point or another. Whether it…

By Michelle Bomberger · March 31, 2021

Corporate Governance

Gender Diversity in Washington Boardrooms

Despite the push in recent years for increased gender equality in the workplace, many company boardrooms are still largely male-dominated. In June of 2020, Governor Jay…

By Andrew Shaw, Intern · March 25, 2021

Business Planning

Data Protection Goes Beyond “Don’t Click on That”

We’ve all heard about cybersecurity risks and the increasing sophistication of hackers seeking to access our data. Small businesses are particularly at risk because they often…

By Michelle Bomberger · February 25, 2021

Data Security

Data Breach Prevention and Response

In our connected world, the internet is an essential tool for doing business, but it is also a major source of risk. It often isn’t a…

By Michelle Bomberger · February 25, 2021

Intellectual Property

The Importance of Intellectual Property (and how to protect it)

Intellectual property (IP) assets are essential to running your business and protecting those assets is vital. Why? Your IP, such as trademarks, are valuable, and it…

By Michelle Bomberger · January 28, 2021

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Equinox Blog & Legal Updates

Honoring Working Mothers: Workplace Superheroes

Connecting the Dots – Physical and Mental Health at Work

Ergonomic Injuries and Their Business Impacts

What Washington’s Long-Term Care Act Means for Employers

Preparation is Key for Difficult Conversations

Pitfalls to Avoid in Difficult Employee Conversations

Gender Diversity in Washington Boardrooms

Data Protection Goes Beyond “Don’t Click on That”

Data Breach Prevention and Response

The Importance of Intellectual Property (and how to protect it)

Protect What You Have Built and Prepare for What Comes Next