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November 26, 2018 | Inslee Best | Inslee Best, Paid Leave, Medical Leave
Effective January 1, 2019, Washington will become the fifth state to offer paid "family and medical leave" benefits to employees, pursuant to a new state insurance program. This insurance program, codified in Chapter 50A.04 RCW, will provide partial income replacement for eligible workers who are on leave for a covered family and medical reason... continue reading »
April 13, 2018 | Inslee Best | Inslee best, Jacob Stillwell, Swearing the Oath, Oath of Office Procedures, Municipal, Litigation
In the flurry of winning an election, taking the oath of office may seem like a back burner issue. But ensuring that the oath is administered correctly is essential for starting a term of office on the right foot. Recall that one misplaced word led to President Obama taking his first oath twice out of an abundance of caution... continue reading »
November 02, 2017 | Inslee Best | Inslee Best, Paid Sick Leave, Employment, Katherine Weber
In November 2016, Washington voters approved Initiative 1433, which in significant part established a new mandate that all Washington employers, regardless of their size, provide their employees paid sick leave as of January 1, 2018... continue reading »
April 17, 2017 | Inslee Best | Inslee Best, Employment, Initiative 1433
Initiative 1433, passed by the voters in November 2016, requires that all employers in Washington begin providing their employees with paid sick leave, effective January 1, 2018... continue reading »
January 29, 2016 | Inslee Best | Inslee Best
Inslee Best's 45 Year Membership in the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce.. continue reading »