Category: Employment Law

On October 18, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) gave notice that it would appeal a Texas federal court’s decision halting its non-compete rule…

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries announced a 2.35%, or 38 cent, increase to minimum wage starting January 1, 2025, raising it…

Seattle City Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth listens to public comments about a minimum wage law on Tuesday. (Nick Wagner / Seattle Times) By David KromanSeattle Times…

The Seattle TimesBy David KromanJuly 26, 2024 at 4:17 pm The Seattle City Council will soon begin discussing legislation that would scale back next year’s planned minimum…

By David Kroman Seattle Times staff reporter A month after a minimum wage for gig-based delivery workers took effect in Seattle, lobbying over the new requirements…

By Alexandra Yoon-Hendricks Seattle Times staff reporter A ballot measure to raise Renton’s minimum wage to about $19 an hour was leading Tuesday night based on…

In Washington State, one critical aspect that significantly impacts households is the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA). In 2023, the COLA in Washington State…

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…

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,…