Contracts occupy an area of law that seems fairly straightforward on its face, but the further one digs, the more nuance can be found. While contracts are often agreed to… Read more »
In Washington, there is a requirement under the Washington Law Against Discrimination (WLAD) that employers and employees engage in an interactive process to achieve a reasonable accommodation for any employee’s… Read more »
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“Under Washington’s [Consumer Protection Act (CPA)], ‘[u]nfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce’ are unlawful.” Shields v. Morgan… Read more »
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Washington Governor Jay Inslee recently issued Proclamation 21-14.1 which requires that every provider, employee, contractor, and volunteer who works in a healthcare setting in the State of Washington must be… Read more »
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WLAD Sexual Harassment Claims in the Workplace Include Same-Sex and Transgender Employees Sexual harassment in the workplace creates a barrier to sexual equality and is a form of discrimination under… Read more »
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Washington’s Department of Health, Health Systems Quality Assurance Division issues Uniform Disciplinary Act Biennial Reports to assist in its regulation and oversight of healthcare providers in the state. The most… Read more »
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What to do when you’re injured on the job and even though you’re back at work, you just can’t do your job anymore? If your Labor and Industries claim is… Read more »
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Employees in Seattle are provided significant protections and allowances when it comes to sick leave and time off for emergencies. In addition to the Washington State Paid Sick Leave Law… Read more »
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Washington Supreme Court En Banc Holds Law Exempting Dairy Workers from Overtime Unconstitutional – ESSB 5172, Effective July 25, 2021, Provides Additional Direction On November 5, 2020, the Washington Supreme… Read more »
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A Mortgage Loan Originator [“MLO”] may be pressured by a lender to fill forms out in a certain manner, or even have requirements from another jurisdiction that conflicts with Washington… Read more »
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