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Category Archives: New Legislation
Washington Paid Family Leave Is Coming in 2019: Employers Need to Start Preparing
Under Washington’s new Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) law, eligible employees will be entitled to paid leave up to 12 weeks for their own serious health condition (medical leave) or for family care (family leave), up to 16 weeks combined family and medical leave, and up to 2 additional weeks for certain pregnancy complications. Employers must begin remitting premiums and submitting quarterly reports for PFML starting on January 1, 2019. Starting January 1, 2020, employees may begin taking PFML … Continue reading
Final Administrative Rules for Seattle Paid Sick and Safe Time Ordinance and a Change Regarding “Normal Hourly Compensation”
This month, the Seattle Office of Labor Standards announced its final revisions to the administrative rules for Seattle’s Paid Sick and Safe Time (“PSST”) ordinance. The rules become effective July 1, 2018. Seattle’s Paid Sick and Safe Time Ordinance requires employers operating in Seattle to provide all employees with paid leave to care for themselves or a family member with a physical or mental health condition, medical appointment, or a critical safety issue, among other reasons. The final administrative rules … Continue reading
New Law Limits Discovery in Washington Law Against Discrimination Suits
On March 15, 2018, Washington governor Jay Inslee signed Senate Bill 6027 into law. This law impacts discovery in cases brought under the Washington Law Against Discrimination (“WLAD”). The law becomes effective on June 7, 2018. This law states that a plaintiff who seeks non-economic damages (such as emotional distress) under WLAD does not thereby waive the privileged status of his or her medical records. A plaintiff will be deemed to have waived the privilege of his or her medical records … Continue reading