Health care professionals governed by the Uniform Disciplinary Act under Chapter 18.130 of the RCW should be aware that besides cooperating with the Department’s investigation at the risk of a… Read more »
Clients often express concerns about what the Department of Health [“DOH”] can obtain in its investigations of them as licensed health professionals, particularly when it involves their own health care… Read more »
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With increasingly busy schedules and demanding jobs, many families are turning to in-home care providers to support their needs. Nannies and nanny share are becoming ever more popular as a… Read more »
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Many Adult Family Homes [“AFH”] are owned and operated as entity providers, where the AFH provider is an LLC or Corporation. Any change in the percentage of ownership for a… Read more »
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In order to make a claim of Discrimination, an adverse employment action is needed. Washington courts have defined “adverse employment action.” According to our Supreme Court, discrimination requires “an actual… Read more »
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If you are an appraiser, you may know that the Department of Licensing has jurisdiction over your license in Washington. However, you may not realize that your professional cohorts rarely… 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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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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Counsel for Adult Protective Services [“APS”] has been taking a hard line regarding the thirty (30) day deadline under WAC 388-71-01240 in which an alleged perpetrator “must” request a hearing… Read more »
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You are never under an obligation to sign a severance or separation agreement. However, often doing so is in your best interest. You should always consult with an attorney before… Read more »
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