Weekly News Update — October 25, 2024

Owner of Repeat Scammer Labor Law Poster Service Broke the Law Nearly 600,000 Times

A King County Superior Court judge ruled that Labor Law Poster Service, owned by Joseph Fata, violated Washington’s Consumer Protection Act nearly 600,000 times through deceptive solicitations targeting small businesses. The Attorney General seeks restitution and civil penalties for the scam, which tricked businesses into buying unnecessary workplace posters. Read more.

Amazon Accused of Violating WA’s Ban on Non-compete Agreements

Two Amazon employees in the retail and warehouse sectors have filed a lawsuit this month, claiming the company restricted their job opportunities in violation of a Washington law that prohibits noncompete agreements.

Timothy Emery, an attorney from the Seattle-based firm Emery Reddy, which is representing the plaintiffs, commented, “We’ve been beating the drum that this has to change. The Legislature has spoken and it’s about time that companies understand and comply with this.” The lawsuit aims to enforce compliance with the state’s noncompete law, which was designed to protect workers’ rights to freely move between jobs. Read more.

Members of Congress Voice Support for Boeing Machinists on Strike

Boeing machinists on strike received support from U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell and Representative Pramila Jayapal at a rally, where they called for the return of pensions and fair wages. While Boeing stated it will not reactivate pensions due to cost, the machinists continue to demand better benefits as negotiations with the company remain stalled after talks broke down last week. Read more.