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5Jan 2023

Author Sara Campbell

FTC Proposes Ban on All Noncompete Restrictions

  • Jan 5, 2023
  • Sara Campbell
  • Employment Law, Labor Law
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Earlier today, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) unveiled a proposed rule that would largely ban employers from imposing noncompete restrictions on workers. The FTC’s proposed ban would extend to nearly all work arrangements - including to independent contractors, apprentices, interns…

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23Dec 2022

Author Sara Campbell

Washington's New Pay Transparency Requirements for Job Postings

  • Dec 23, 2022
  • Sara Campbell
  • Employment Law, Washington State Law
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Beginning on January 1, 2023, Washington employers with 15 or more employees are required to comply with Washington’s new pay transparency law by including salary and benefit information in all job postings. Washington’s Department of Labor and Industries recently published…

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4Mar 2022

Author Sara Campbell

New Law Prohibits Mandatory Arbitration for Sexual Assault and Harassment Claims

  • Mar 4, 2022
  • Sara Campbell
  • Announcements, Employment Law
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A new law signed by President Joe Biden prevents forced arbitration for sexual assault and harassment claims.

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3Sep 2021

Author Sara Campbell

COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Implementation Guidance for Physician Practices

  • Sep 3, 2021
  • Sara Campbell
  • Employment Law, Health Care Law, Labor Law
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Healthcare workers in Washington are required by order to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by October 18, 2021. Together with the Washington State Medical Association, attorneys at Montgomery Purdue are assisting physicians and practices across Washington implement the new mandate…

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1Feb 2021

Author Sara Campbell

Washington’s Threshold for Overtime Exempt Employees Rises in 2021

  • Feb 1, 2021
  • Sara Campbell
  • Employment Law
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On January 1, 2021, the Washington state minimum wage increased from $13.50 to $13.69 per hour.  The state’s pay thresholds for overtime exempt workers also changed to the following: Minimum Salary Thresholds for Overtime Exempt Workers Effective January 1, 2021…

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24Sep 2020

Author Sara Campbell

DOL Significantly Revises Health Care Provider Exemption to FFCRA Leave

  • Sep 24, 2020
  • Sara Campbell
  • Employment Law, Health Care Law
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On Wednesday, September 16, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor published new revisions to its Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) regulations following a recent federal court decision that invalidated several regulatory provisions interpreting the FFCRA.  In connection with the…

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8Apr 2020

Author Sara Campbell

Temporary Flexibility to I-9 Requirements For Employers with Remote Work Arrangements

  • Apr 8, 2020
  • Sara Campbell
  • Employment Law
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In response to the new challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic and remote work operations, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it will temporarily defer the physical presence requirement for Section 2 documents on Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. …

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8Apr 2020

Author Sara Campbell

Updated FAQs Related to the FFCRA Paid Leave Requirements

  • Apr 8, 2020
  • Sara Campbell
  • Employment Law
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Updated FAQs to help employers comply with the FFCRA paid leave requirements

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24Mar 2020

Author Sara Campbell

Stay Home, Stay Healthy Order

  • Mar 24, 2020
  • Sara Campbell
  • Announcements, Employment Law
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On March 23, 2020, Governor Inslee issued the Stay Home, Stay Healthy Order for all of Washington state.  In brief, the Order does the following: Stay At Home.  The Order requires all Washingtonians to stay home except to participate in…

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19Mar 2020

Author Sara Campbell

Families First Coronavirus Response Act Requires Employers to Provide Expanded FMLA and Paid Sick Leave Benefits to Workers

  • Mar 19, 2020
  • Sara Campbell
  • Employment Law
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The Act significantly amends and expands the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) on a temporary basis and addresses a number of topics relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Act's provisions regarding paid leave are of paramount interest to employers.

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