In an effort to accommodate differing faith communities whose religious holidays do not align with those recognized by the State, the Washington State Legislature in the 2014 legislative session passed SSB 5173, amending RCW 1.16.050 (relating to designated legal holidays)... continue reading »

The passage of Initiative 502 during the last election, and the resultant decriminalization of recreational marijuana use under Washington state law, has raised a multitude of questions for employers. In anticipation of our clients' questions and concerns, following is an overview of I-502 and its effects upon the workplace... continue reading »

So-called "Weingarten rights" are often the source of confusion for employers of union-represented employees. "When do these rights apply?", "what is the extent of these rights?", and "may an employee demand a particular representative?".. continue reading »