Washington’s Wage Recovery Act Raises the Stakes for Employers
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…
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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 ·
Washington State has taken a clear position on noncompete agreements. In March 2026, the legislature enacted a law that will prohibit nearly all noncompete agreements between…
By Alicia Wimmer ·
FEDERAL Federal Overtime Exemption Rule Overturned A federal court blocked the Department of Labor’s planned increase to the overtime exemption salary threshold on November 15, 2024. The…
By Michelle Bomberger ·
We are hearing a lot about Executive Orders in the news. The President has signed more than 100 of them since taking office in January. So,…
By Michelle Bomberger ·
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is placing greater emphasis on combatting national origin discrimination against American workers. The EEOC seeks to protect American workers…
By Michelle Bomberger ·
Oregon has enacted HB 4127, also known as the Warehouse Worker Protection Act, which takes effect on January 1, 2025. The new law introduces critical protections…
By Michelle Bomberger ·
Running a business in Oregon is a lot like crafting the perfect beer—it takes creativity, precision, and an ability to adapt to changing conditions. Between the…
By Michelle Bomberger ·
UPDATE: New developments again on the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). On December 26, the court reversed its previous decision, and filing is suspended pending further litigation. Read…
By Michelle Bomberger ·
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