Effective January 1, 2024, Washington’s legislature modified the paid sick leave statute as it applies to construction workers. The Department of Labor and Industries subsequently relied on this statutory change to update the regulations governing paid sick leave for all Washington employees. Some employers may find these changes confusing and administratively burdensome.
This March, we celebrate Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day. Though equity in the workplace has increased over the years, being a working woman today still holds its own unique challenges.
Employment laws and regulations lay the foundation for fair and equitable treatment in the workplace. However, savvy employers recognize the value of exceeding these minimum standards to cultivate an environment where employees feel respected, engaged, and loyal.
On Friday, March 1, 2024, a federal district court declared the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) unconstitutional, in an action brought by an individual and the National Federation of Small Business. The court concluded that the CTA, in its current incarnation, exceeded Congress’s authority and could not be constitutionally justified under either the power to regulate foreign affairs or interstate commerce.
Life can get busy. With relationships, kids, jobs, bills, and pets, it can be easy to put off thinking about estate planning, especially when you are young and healthy. In the not-so-distant past, estate planning was thought of as something only the wealthy needed to manage large estates. This misconception has led many to suffer the unfortunate consequences of being unprepared in the case of an accident, medical crisis, tragedy, or early death.
PRK Livengood is proud to announce the promotion of Erin Albanese to Partner. This promotion reflects the firm's commitment to excellence and its recognition of Albanese's extensive contributions and expertise in various areas of law.
2024 is right around the corner and so are some significant changes in Washington employment law. It is time to prepare for these changes, which include wage increases and PFML premium decreases. Read our summary of significant changes.
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