We previously posted about summary suspensions generally in administrative matters here. However, what comes up frequently are summary suspensions by the Department of Health of a health care provider who… Read more »
You may recall prior blog posts on Equitable Estoppel expressly provided for in certain contexts within the agency’s own rules [see the most recent link and summary below]. But what… Read more »
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As mentioned in previous blogs, hearsay is admissible in an administrative hearing [see links below]. The ALJ in an DSHS hearing may admit and consider hearsay evidence but may only… Read more »
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In an era of flexibility and fluctuation in employment, employers are increasingly adapting with unconventional work arrangements. While these unconventional arrangements afford employees much-desired flexibility, they may pose dangers for… Read more »
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The attorney-client relationship is a sacred connection in the eyes of the Rules of Professional Conduct. This relationship may survive the dissolution of a law firm and the departure of… Read more »
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In 2019 Washington takes a huge stride to ensure families may legally take leave without the fear of economic distress. The passage of Senate Bill 5975 provides families with up… Read more »
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Many people find the prospect of challenging an administrative agency’s decision with an attorney quite cost prohibitive. Some are at the end of their career and do not see any… Read more »
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There are a lot of reasons an employer would prefer to classify a worker as a contractor rather than an employee. Independent contractors are not protected by most employment laws… Read more »
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As of 2018 the standard minimum wage in Washington State is $11.50 per hour. Some localities also have their own minimum wages including $15 in Seattle, $12 in Tacoma, and… Read more »
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In Washington, the State may impose “reciprocal discipline” as unprofessional conduct, per se, regarding the various businesses and professions it regulates. This may be due to a restriction, suspension, or… Read more »
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