Scammer E-mail and Fraudulent Checks
Have you ever received a “Legal Inquiry” email from an individual with a non-typical name? If so, you should take a few moments and conduct some due diligence—there is a chance you are walking into a fraudulent scam that will cost you and your firm money.
The Changing Future of Non-Compete Agreements in Washington
In Washington, many employers use non-compete agreements to protect their businesses. While Washington courts have always imposed limits on their validity, they are frequently enforced by the courts. In Olympia, there are two bills currently under consideration that would impose further restrictions on the use of non-competes in Washington.
Seattle's Paid Sick and Safety Time Requirements
Starting on September 1, 2012, employees of businesses operating in Seattle began accruing paid sick and paid safe time (PSST), defined as the “same hourly wage that the employee would have earned during the time PSST was taken.” The new requirements apply to employers with more than four (4) full-time equivalent employees and cover all full and part-time employees, as well as temporary and occasional employees who work more than 240 hours in a calendar year.