StokesLaw™ Briefs

January 2020 will bring many changes to Washington employment law. Amy Alexander provides an overview of these changes and action items for employers.

Claire Taylor explains how two recent court decisions suggest that employers may be subject to damages under the tax code for improperly classifying employees.

Governor Inslee signed a bill regarding employer's obligation to accommodate employees who wish to express breast milk while at work. Duffy Romnor outlines employer requirements under the new bill.

For employers, hiring and terminating employees is a necessary part of running the business, but it can lead to problems if employers do not take steps to ensure that they follow proper policies and procedures. In part two of this two-part series, Krista Nelson, covers best practices for terminations.

A new bill signed into law will significantly limit the scope and applicability of non-compete covenants in employment agreements. Aviva Kamm explains the new limitations.

For employers, hiring and terminating employees is a necessary part of running the business, but it can lead to problems if employers do not take steps to ensure that they follow proper policies and procedures. In this two-part series, Krista Nelson, covers best practices in hiring and terminations.