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... (Read More)
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... (Read More)
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... (Read More)
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.... (Read More)
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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... (Read More)
By Elise Takahama
Seattle Times staff reporter
At least seven class-action lawsuits have been filed against Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center after some clinical data was allegedly leaked in a cyberattack last month.
The Nov. 19 cybersecurity incident resulted in an appare... (Read More)
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... (Read More)
If you received a data breach notification from Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, or Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, it is essential you understand what is at risk and what you can do about it.
If you received a letter informing you that your data may have been affected by this breach, call ... (Read More)
If you received a data breach notification from Edmonds School District, it is essential you understand what is at risk and what you can do about it. A data breach lawyer can help you learn more about how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of fraud or identity theft, as well as discuss y... (Read More)
¿Se lesionó en el trabajo? ¿Presentó un reclamo ante el Departamento de Trabajo e Industrias del Estado de Washington (Department of Labor and Industries, L&I) o todavía está esperando su acuerdo? ¿Se preguntó alguna vez por qué tarda tanto un reclamo de L&I en cerrarse? Como todo p... (Read More)