Remember back in 2013, when the residents of the City of SeaTac voted to make the minimum wage for larger employers $15?
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The Immunization Debate
As a response to the high-profile measles outbreak that started in Disneyland last year, on June 30th, California joined Mississippi and West Virginia as one of three states with the nation’s toughest mandatory childhood immunization laws
Is it a Crime to Spank Your Child?
Last week, Massachusetts’ highest court established legal guidelines for the use of physical punishment by parents.
5 Million Workers to Get Overtime Pay
It is estimated that at least 5 million working Americans will be eligible for overtime if the Department of Labor changes its rules regarding ‘exempt’ employees.
Interpleader Process to be Simplified
On Wednesday, April 22, Governor Inslee signed a bill into law that simplifies and shortens this process. The bill, known as SHB 1730, was promoted by the Washington Realtors® and others in the industry. It establishes an abbreviated timeline for interpleaders involving residential property
Marketing Materials May Create Binding Covenants
A new Washington Supreme Court case may have implications for brokers who market properties containing community amenities such as golf courses, clubhouses, swimming pools, and the like.
Wage Theft in the Face of the New Minimum Wage
As local employers wrestle with the implications of the upcoming increases in the minimum wage, the City of Seattle promises increased vigilance and enforcement for claims of underpaid wages.
Washington Supreme Court Clarifies the Elements of Age Discrimination Suits in Washington
Recently, the Washington Supreme Court clarified that, under Washington’s Law Against Discrimination (WLAD), an employee may bring an age discrimination case to trial if he or she can state a prima facie case and show there are genuine issues of material fact about whether discrimination was a substantial factor motivating the employer’s adverse employment action.
Attention Landlords – A New Seattle Ordinance May Apply to Your Rental Property
If you own a residential rental property in Seattle, then you’ll want to pay attention to the new Rental Registration and Inspection Ordinance (RRIO).
Five Tips for Negotiating a Favorable Commercial Lease
The first copy of your lease will likely be completely skewed in favor of the landlord, but don’t be discouraged. Many clauses in a lease can be negotiated so that they are fair to both you and the landlord. Here are some tips for negotiating a favorable lease: