Leah Lively

1 week ago | jdsupra.com | Leah Lively |Alexandra Shulman

The Washington State Legislature has passed a sweeping package of labor and employment laws that will significantly impact businesses with employees working in the State of Washington. These new laws, several of which become effective in July 2025, expand existing obligations and introduce entirely new requirements for employers. The new laws will require employers to review and update their policies and to train human resources personnel (and in many cases managers) on these changes.

1 month ago | jdsupra.com | Leah Lively |Alexandra Shulman

Following a recent Washington Supreme Court decision, plaintiffs’ attorneys in Washington are targeting a new type of class action claim against employers: alleged violations of Washington’s noncompetition statute based on “conflict of interest” policies that seek to prevent employees from simultaneously working for the employer’s competitors.