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Washington’s New Statutory Wage Lien: The Next Pressure Tactic Against WA Employers
As we look ahead to 2022, it’s time to remind Washington employers that the Washington Wage Recovery Act (the “Act”) becomes effective January 1, 2022. Under the Act, employees can attach a lien (i.e., a legal hold) on certain property for allegedly...
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2022 Washington Compensation Requirements, Changes in the PFML Premiums and Benefits, and the New WA Cares Act Premiums
2022 Washington Compensation Requirements for Minimum Wage, Exemptions, and Noncompetition Agreements
Each year, the Washington State minimum wage, white-collar exemption minimum salary level, and minimum earnings thresholds to enforce noncompetitio...
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California Governor Newsom Brings Back COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave
Feb 10, 2022
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On January 25, 2022, California Governor Newsom announced that key legislators had agreed on a framework to again require that employers provide COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave. That announcement came to fruition this week when Governor Newsom...
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Quick-Reference Sheet for Employers: Current COVID-Specific State and Federal Agency Resources
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February 2, 2022
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OSHA: Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) | Occupational Safety and Health Administration (osha.gov)Health Care Vaccine Mandate: COVID-19 Healthcare ETS | Occupation...
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A Roadmap for the New Normal in the Workplace Under COVID-19
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February 1, 2022
Many businesses throughout the West Coast will soon start the process of phased returning to the workplace or have already welcomed employees back to workplaces to some...
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Considerations for Employers Contemplating a Voluntary or Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccine Policy (February 2022 Update)
Feb 01, 2022
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February 1, 2022 Update | Previous update published September 16, 2021 | Originally published December 31, 2020 (see below)
Although litigation is still ongoing for some vaccine-relate...
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