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17Sep 2020

Author Stephanie Gero Dahlstrom

Payroll Tax Deferral - FAQ for Employers

  • Sep 17, 2020
  • Stephanie Gero Dahlstrom
  • Business Law, Employment Law
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On August 8, 2020, President Trump issued a Memorandum entitled “Deferring Payroll Tax Obligations in Light of the Ongoing COVID-19 Disaster,” directing the Secretary of the Treasury to defer the withholding, deposit, and payment of certain payroll taxes. On August…

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21May 2020

Author Henry Ross

COVID-19 & Insurance Coverage for Employee Claims

  • May 21, 2020
  • Henry Ross
  • Insurance Coverage
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The COVID-19 pandemic presents a monumental change in the business insurance landscape.  This includes the relationship between employees and employers.  Inevitably, many employees will contract COVID-19 in the workplace.  In such cases, Employers’ first questions will almost certainly be (1)…

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28Apr 2020

Author Chris Reed

Seattle City Council Passes Commercial Rent Control for Small Businesses Affected by COVID-19

  • Apr 28, 2020
  • Chris Reed
  • Announcements, Real Estate Law
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On April 13, 2020, the Seattle City Council passed Council Bill No. 119766, which imposes commercial rent control and other protections for small businesses affected by COVID-19.  The ordinance may have significant impacts for commercial landlords renting to small businesses…

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14Apr 2020

Author Chris Reed

Federal Assistance for Small Businesses Suffering from COVID-19

  • Apr 14, 2020
  • Chris Reed
  • Announcements, Business Law
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In response to widespread economic slowdown caused by the Coronavirus, Congress passed the CARES Act, making $349 billion available for small businesses under a new program entitled the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).  Loans under the PPP are intended to provide…

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14Apr 2020

Author Henry Ross

Washington Supreme Court Expands General Contractor Jobsite Liability

  • Apr 14, 2020
  • Henry Ross
  • Construction Law, Insurance Coverage, Labor Law
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General contractor liability has been a hot button issue for Washington courts recently.  As explained in a previous blog post, the Washington Supreme Court issued an opinion last year that many thought narrowed jobsite liability for general contractors.  Not so. …

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13Apr 2020

Author Chris Reed

Business Interruption Coverage in the Time of COVID-19

  • Apr 13, 2020
  • Chris Reed
  • Business Law, Insurance Coverage
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As 'shelter in place' orders increase, business are turning to their insurance policies to cover losses incurred due to government ordered shutdowns.

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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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6Apr 2020

Author Kaity Perez

IRS Extends Income and Gift Tax Deadlines Due to COVID-19

  • Apr 6, 2020
  • Kaity Perez
  • Announcements, Estate Planning
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The IRS extended the deadline to file individual income tax returns (Form 1040) for all taxpayers from April 15, 2020 to July 15, 2020 in response to the current coronavirus pandemic.

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29Mar 2020

Author Allison Int-Hout

Washington allows remote notarization due to COVID-19

  • Mar 29, 2020
  • Allison Int-Hout
  • Announcements, Washington State Law
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Governor Inslee issued a proclamation this week allowing for remote notarization from March 27 to April 26, 2020, in light of the current Coronavirus pandemic.  Under the new law, notary services can occur virtually through audio-visual technology such as Skype,…

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