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Washington PFML Amendments: Limiting Stacked Job Restoration While Preserving Paid Leave

Recent revisions to Washington’s PFMLA now restrict an employee’s ability to “stack” paid leave available under the PFMLA and unpaid leave under the Federal FMLA. This has been...

September 29, 2026

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The Relationship Between Hostile Work Environment and Constructive Discharge

Employees who experience workplace discrimination often hear the terms hostile work environment and constructive discharge used together. Although the claims are related, they address different harms and require...

September 26, 2026

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Special Education Due Process Hearings in Washington

Challenging IEP Violations If your child has an IEP and you believe the school district isn’t following it, or isn’t providing the services your child is legally entitled...

September 15, 2026

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What to do if Washington Physicians Health Program Disqualifies You

The Washington Physicians Health Program [WPHP] is contracted by the Washington Medical Commission [WMC] and the Department of Health [DOH]. In a recent contract, the purpose is stated...

September 8, 2026

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Breastfeeding Protections in Washington

Washington law is about to become significantly more protective of employees who need to express breast milk at work. Beginning January 1, 2027, Washington employers will be required...

September 3, 2026

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What Actually Happens at an IEP Due Process Hearing in Washington

If mediation and the resolution meeting haven’t resolved your dispute with the school district, the case moves toward an actual hearing...

August 28, 2026