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)

En la mayoría de los casos, la ley del Estado de Washington dice que un trabajador no puede demandar al empleador —o compañero de trabajo— por una lesión laboral que cubre el Departamento de Trabajo e Industrias del Estado de Washington (Department of Labor and Industries, L&I). Analice... (Read More)

In most cases, Washington State law says that a worker cannot sue his or her employer—or co-worker—for a job injury covered by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I). Let’s break down how the law works and what you can claim. What Qualifies As An L&I Claim? ... (Read More)

Pierce College Cyberattack Exposed 155,000 People’s Data. Is The District At Fault? By Shea Johnson November 12, 2023 5:00am Personal data belonging to more than 155,000 former Pierce College students and staff was leaked on the dark web after a cyberattack this summer, according to a ... (Read More)

Originally published on November 1, 2023 Chris Marr, Senior Correspondent bloomberglaw.com A batch of proposed class actions filed in Washington state against major companies such as Adidas AG, Home Depot Inc., and Marriott International Inc., will help employers gauge the litigatio... (Read More)

October 30, 2023 Stephanie Dhue, cnbc.com State and local pay transparency laws enacted over the last few years have more employers disclosing salary ranges in job descriptions. Yet, wages aren’t growing as expected. The growth of advertised wages for new hires is slowing, according to ... (Read More)

Washington State employers must post clear salary information on all job applications under the updated Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities Act (EPOA). The pay transparency law applies to any employer that does business in Washington State with 15+ employees and at least one of those emp... (Read More)

Published on King5.com By: KING 5 Staff WASHINGTON, USA — The Washington State Department of Labor & Industry announced on Friday that the minimum wage will increase from $15.74 to $16.28 an hour beginning on Jan. 1, 2024. This is a 3.4% increase from 2023. Washi... (Read More)