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…
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recently issued guidance for businesses in King, Pierce and Snohomish Counties. The CDC’s guidance encourages extensive mitigation activities in these areas to help combat the spread of COVID-19. Additionally, the Occupational Safety and Health…
Read MoreThe coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) is an evolving situation that raises challenging issues for Washington employers. What should employers be doing? Employers should track the COVID-19 situation closely and monitor information from government authorities in real time. The following resources…
Read MoreMontgomery Purdue’s plan for addressing issues related to coronavirus (COVID-19), focus on staff and clients, and continued commitment to continued high quality legal services.
Read MoreWashington employers are faced with the challenging task of providing a safe and healthy work environment for their employees as the risk of exposure to the new coronavirus, COVID-19, continues to increase. As with any serious public health threat, issues…
Read MoreCo-author: James Nevers, CFP ® - Soundmark Wealth Management Your estate plan and financial plan should be given careful thought before the 2020 elections. The Senate currently is made up of 53 Republicans, 45 Democrats, and 2 independents. There…
Read MoreThe cremation process has a significant carbon footprint, as does traditional burial. However, Washington residents will soon be able to dispose of human remains using more environmentally friendly methods.
Read MoreCommunity and Compliance During Pride Month in June, many reflected on the important legal victories for LGBT rights achieved over the past few decades. But businesses must do their part to abide by the protections created by federal, state,…
Read MoreThe State of Washington imposes a real estate excise tax (REET) on the sale of real property. For many years, the REET was assessed at a flat rate of 1.28% at the state level, and local governments could also tax…
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