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Client Alert: New Employment Law Changes Impacting Employers in Washington

This year has seen several pieces of federal and state legislation impacting employment practices in the state of Washington. This Client Alert is a summary of changes …

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Pump the Brakes! Washington Legislature Hits “Stop” on the CARES Act

Yesterday, the state House of Representatives passed two key bills that will delay collection of payroll taxes for the Washington CARES Act, the controversial “long term care” …

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SCOTUS Halts Vaccine Mandate for Most U.S. Employers

The status of the OSHA “vaccine or test” mandate applicable to businesses employing 100 or more employees has been in limbo in the wake of judicial challenges …

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What Does the New HELSA Law Mean for Employers?

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have fielded questions from employers across industries regarding whether or not an employee who catches COVID-19 at work can …

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Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) Second Draw Loans

On December 27, 2020, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (the “CAA”) was signed into law. The CAA sets forth a $900 billion COVID relief package, including …

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JUST A SHOT IN THE ARM – PART 2: The EEOC Weighs In

Last week, we issued an update in response to the burning question of whether or not employers may require employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine once it …

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New Guidance Issued by Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) Clarifying the Deductibility of Expenses for Businesses Who Have Received a Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) Loan

The PPP was created as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act to provide loans to small businesses negatively impacted by COVID-19. As …

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JUST A SHOT IN THE ARM: Can you require your employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine?

With the scientific community and newsrooms all abuzz about the imminent emergence of a COVID-19 vaccine, many of you have reached out to ask, “Can we require …