On July 26, 2017, the U.S. Department of Labor opened a 60-day public comment period aimed at obtaining information to assist it in formulating new proposed revisions to the Fair…
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During the Obama administration, the minimum salary needed for the federal “white collar” overtime exemptions was to increase more than 200% on December 1, 2016. See our original post on…
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A 1976 Washington State regulation establishes separate meal period and rest period requirements for non‑exempt employees. WAC 296-126-092. Despite being on the books for more than 40 years, break issues…
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A Washington appellate court recently affirmed a trial court’s award of at least $5.3 million in damages, attorneys’ fees, and other relief to a class of nearly 500 employees who…
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An employee wage claim filed in federal court presented two questions of Washington state law that the federal judge decided to certify to the state supreme court for authoritative answers:…
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Washington Minimum Wage to Reach at Least $9.53 per Hour
Effective January 1, 2017*
(*See Update at the end of this post.)
Employers who have Washington employees need to plan…
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Fair Labor Standards Act —
Minimum Exempt Salary Level Set to Increase on December 1, 2016*
(*See “Update” at the end of this post.)
Employers who have Washington employees need…
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