[caption id="attachment_136534" align="aligncenter" width="525"] Special elections were held Tuesday in Renton and Snohomish County. (Ken Lambert / The Seattle Times, 2022)[/caption]
By Alexandra Yoon-Hendricks
Seattle Times staff reporter
A ballot measure to raise Renton’s...
In a recent social media poll we asked what YOU wanted to know about the L&I process. Your overwhelming response: How to File an L&I Claim! Read on to learn more from our experienced legal team.
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First, What Is An L&I Claim?
An L&I claim...
14 Jan, 2024
Federal Register, Liz Carey
Washington, DC (WorkersCompensation.com) – On Jan. 8, the U.S. Department of Labor finalized its new rule on independent contractor classification, rolling back the previous changes made by the Trump administration.
The final rule, published to t...
In Washington State, one critical aspect that significantly impacts households is the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA). In 2023, the COLA in Washington State underwent adjustments that impacted residents across various demographics. There will be updates in 2024.
Under...
JDSUPRA — Washington employers face a deluge of class actions alleging violations of the state’s Equal Pay and Opportunity Act (EPOA). Law firm Emery Reddy PLLC has filed 31 lawsuits since June, the majority in the last few weeks. Legislation came into force on January 1, 2023.
High profil...
Washington’s Minimum Wage Will Hit $16.28 Per Hour In 2024
The state minimum wage applies to workers age 16 and older. Under state law, employers can pay 85 percent of the minimum wage to workers ages 14-15. For 2024, the wage for that younger group will be $13.84 per hour. Exempt computer prog...
Data breaches have become increasingly prevalent in our digital age, leaving individuals and businesses vulnerable to the theft of sensitive information. In Washington State, as in many other jurisdictions, victims of data breaches have legal recourse to seek compensation for the damages incurred....
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By Connor Board
King 5 News, Dec. 16, 2023
WASHINGTON — New rules will soon be in place in Washington to protect workers from wildfire smoke.
The new regulations will go into effect next month, making Washington the third state to i...
[caption id="attachment_136438" align="alignnone" width="525"] The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, federal law enforcement and forensic security experts are still investigating after some clinical data was allegedly leaked in a cyberattack Thanksgiving week. (Mike Siegel / The Seattle Times)[/caption...
By FOX 13 News Staff
Published 23 hours ago
FOX 13 Seattle
Fox 13 interviewed Timothy W. Emery, partner at Emery | Reddy, PLLC regarding new laws going into effect in Washington State in 2024.
Paid Sick Leave And Minimum Wage Laws
https://youtu.be/yCaumqox4vA
As of Jan. 1, Washington Sta...