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24Sep 2020

Author Sara Campbell

DOL Significantly Revises Health Care Provider Exemption to FFCRA Leave

  • Sep 24, 2020
  • Sara Campbell
  • Employment Law, Health Care Law
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On Wednesday, September 16, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor published new revisions to its Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) regulations following a recent federal court decision that invalidated several regulatory provisions interpreting the FFCRA.  In connection with the…

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8Apr 2020

Author Sara Campbell

Temporary Flexibility to I-9 Requirements For Employers with Remote Work Arrangements

  • Apr 8, 2020
  • Sara Campbell
  • Employment Law
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In response to the new challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic and remote work operations, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it will temporarily defer the physical presence requirement for Section 2 documents on Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. …

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8Apr 2020

Author Sara Campbell

Updated FAQs Related to the FFCRA Paid Leave Requirements

  • Apr 8, 2020
  • Sara Campbell
  • Employment Law
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Updated FAQs to help employers comply with the FFCRA paid leave requirements

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24Mar 2020

Author Sara Campbell

Stay Home, Stay Healthy Order

  • Mar 24, 2020
  • Sara Campbell
  • Announcements, Employment Law
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On March 23, 2020, Governor Inslee issued the Stay Home, Stay Healthy Order for all of Washington state.  In brief, the Order does the following: Stay At Home.  The Order requires all Washingtonians to stay home except to participate in…

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19Mar 2020

Author Sara Campbell

Families First Coronavirus Response Act Requires Employers to Provide Expanded FMLA and Paid Sick Leave Benefits to Workers

  • Mar 19, 2020
  • Sara Campbell
  • Employment Law
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The Act significantly amends and expands the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) on a temporary basis and addresses a number of topics relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Act's provisions regarding paid leave are of paramount interest to employers.

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18Mar 2020

Author Sara Campbell

New Guidance for Seattle-Area Workplaces

  • Mar 18, 2020
  • Sara Campbell
  • Employment Law
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The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recently issued guidance for businesses in King, Pierce and Snohomish Counties.  The CDC’s guidance encourages extensive mitigation activities in these areas to help combat the spread of COVID-19.  Additionally, the Occupational Safety and Health…

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17Mar 2020

Author Sara Campbell

Frequently Asked Questions for Washington Employers on COVID-19

  • Mar 17, 2020
  • Sara Campbell
  • Employment Law
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The coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) is an evolving situation that raises challenging issues for Washington employers.  What should employers be doing? Employers should track the COVID-19 situation closely and monitor information from government authorities in real time.  The following resources and…

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11Mar 2020

Author Sara Campbell

Practical Coronavirus Concerns in the Workplace

  • Mar 11, 2020
  • Sara Campbell
  • Employment Law
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Washington employers are faced with the challenging task of providing a safe and healthy work environment for their employees as the risk of exposure to the new coronavirus, COVID-19, continues to increase. As with any serious public health threat, issues…

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29May 2019

Author Sara Campbell

New Law Dramatically Affects Noncompete Agreements in Washington

  • May 29, 2019
  • Sara Campbell
  • Business Law, Employment Law, Washington State Law
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On May 8, 2019, Governor Inslee signed a new law that will transform the use of noncompete agreements in Washington. The new law takes effect on January 1, 2020 and will apply to all existing noncompete agreements with employees and…

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3Jan 2018

Author Sara Campbell

New Law Requires Washington Employers to Provide Additional Accommodations to Pregnant Employees

  • Jan 3, 2018
  • Sara Campbell
  • Employment Law
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Washington recently enacted the Healthy Starts Act, a law that provides additional workplace rights and protections for pregnant employees.  The law requires any employer with 15 or more employees to provide certain accommodations to its pregnant employees, regardless of whether…

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