When choosing to hire an L&I attorney, it’s important to do your research. Many law firms will claim they’re the best for you, but not every firm is created equal. Hiring the wrong attorney means potentially losing your case or being the victim of malpractice. It’s important to veri... (Read More)

The Biden administration’s push to make COVID-19 vaccination or regular testing a requirement for employment across the country has hit a legal stumbling block in New Orleans, where a federal appeals court has suspended the requirements for certain private businesses. On November 12, in respons... (Read More)

Jobless benefits aren't guaranteed for Washington workers who quit or were fired from their jobs rather than comply with the state’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate, according to a report by the Seattle Times.  October 18 marked the deadline for Gov. Jay Inslee’s vaccine mandate for most state... (Read More)

Vulnerable workers in Washington state have a new tool at their disposal in the fight against wage theft.  The Washington Wage Recovery Act, signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee in April, allows workers to place liens on the property of employers who owe them back pay.  Wage liens discourage emp... (Read More)

Workers in Washington’s agricultural industry will soon be eligible for one of the most basic labor protections in the nation: overtime pay.  Senate Bill 5172, signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee in May, builds on a recent Washington Supreme Court ruling that overturned state and federal law ex... (Read More)

Nearly 10 months into an unprecedented nationwide immunization campaign against COVID-19, the coronavirus pandemic is still raging in parts of the US. With only about 57% of the population, or 186 million Americans, fully vaccinated and more aggressive strains of COVID-19 like the Delta variant em... (Read More)

Washington state workers’ compensation benefits increased by a record 10 percent at the start of July following the largest year-over-year increase in the average wage in Washington history, according to to the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I). The state’s avera... (Read More)

What Are Your Rights for a Work Injury? For workers in Washington State who are injured on the job, there are a number of options available to help you stay afloat financially during this trying time. While, at times, your options may seem complicated, help exists to ensure you can secure what... (Read More)

How Much to Expect from Your L&I Payouts If you’ve been injured at work and forced to miss work due to your injury, the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) may pay for part of your lost wages. Benefits include medical care, time loss compensation, permanent pa... (Read More)

Emery Reddy secured a $150,000 settlement for a former Everett Community College (EvCC) employee who was fired after amid a discrimination investigation following her workplace injury. In 2016, Betty Fletcher hurt her knee while working as a campus security sergeant at EvCC. A doctor diagnosed th... (Read More)