Washington’s Silenced No More Act limits all Washington employers’ use of nondisclosure and nondisparagement provisions in employment agreements.
Archives for October 12, 2022
Washington Employment Security Department Issues New Rules for Long-Term Care Fund WA Cares
The Washington Employment Security Department’s (ESD) Leave and Care Division has adopted rules to implement revisions to the Washington Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Program (also known as “WA Cares”). The new rules will become effective October 29, 2022.
What Employers Need to Know About Seattle’s Independent Contractor Protections Ordinance
The Seattle Office of Labor Standards has released a Fact Sheet on the city’s Independent Contractor Protections Ordinance offering guidance on the implementation of new pay protections for independent contractors.
Election Day is Coming – A Reminder of Employer Obligations
With midterm elections upon us, employers should ensure they are aware of and in compliance with state law requirements related to employee voting rights. While not all states impose requirements on employers, some impose time off obligations and notice requirements with the possibility of criminal or civil penalties for non-compliance.
U.S. Department of Labor Announces New Independent Contractor Rule
Executive Summary: On October 11, 2022, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) announced that it will publish a notice of proposed rulemaking that would assist employers in classifying workers as employees or independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The DOL believes that the new rule will be more consistent with longstanding judicial precedent on which employers have relied.
How to Help an Employee Figure Out Their Career Goals
Career paths are hard to navigate alone these days.
To Build a DEI Program That Works, You Need Metrics
Data will help you identify the biggest problems — and get buy-in from skeptics.
Horrible bosses: How algorithm managers are taking over the office
The 1999 cult classic film “Office Space” depicts Peter’s dreary life as a cubicle-dwelling software engineer.
Former Oak Park Public Works employee reaches $80K settlement with village in racial discrimination lawsuit
The village of Oak Park and a former employee settled a racial discrimination lawsuit last month, with the village paying $80,000 to close out the 2019 case.
EEOC’s war of words continues as 2nd court strikes down LGBTQ guidance
The decision added further fuel to a partisan divide both within and outside of the agency’s confines.
Unemployment rate falls back to pre-pandemic levels even as job growth slows
The United States added 263,000 jobs in September, marking 21 consecutive months of job growth
Coworking is making a comeback as companies downsize offices
Some employees want to be in the office, some don’t. Coworking is filling the gap.
A Federal Proposal Could Turn Gig Workers Into Employees. Here’s What That Means
On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a proposal that could drastically reframe the distinction between independent contractors and employees, potentially making it easier for millions of workers to receive federal labor protections they currently lack.
Fighting ‘weed in the workplace’ may soon become a problem for Missouri employers
If Missouri voters pass Amendment 3, employers would reserve the right to keep marijuana out of the workplace
The Recipe For Creating An Engaged Workforce
McKinsey’s Great Attrition survey highlighted that 54% of employees quit jobs where they felt undervalued, and 40% are gearing up to leave in three to six months.