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December 2021

OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Updated/Revised)

This is updating the November 17, 2021 Question & Answer that was provided on November 17, 2021 regarding the OSHA ETS Mandatory Vaccination guideline (“OSHA ETS”).
December 2021

The Importance of Employer Provided Notice Under The Family and Medical Leave Act

The FMLA contains several notice requirements that employers must be aware of when an employee may be eligible for FMLA leave. These notifications have different requirements and can result in different risks to an employer. This article addresses the notice requirements under the FMLA and the risks associated with failure to provide required notice.
December 2021

Executive Order 14042 – Government Contractors Federal Contractors – Mandatory Vaccination (Update)

There are several different federal, state and local orders, proclamations and regulations being issued regarding Employer’s requirements related to mandatory vaccinations. This has caused a great deal of confusion as to what requirements apply, and what exceptions are available. Please beware that these requirements are changing on a regular basis.
October 2021

Religious Accommodations in the Workplace

There are several different federal, state and local orders, proclamations and regulations being issued regarding Employer’s requirements related to mandatory vaccinations. This has caused a great deal of confusion as to what requirements apply, and what exceptions are available. Please beware that these requirements are changing on a regular basis. Here is a brief Q&A (focused on Washington employers) regarding this issue.
October 2021

Washington – Proclamation 21-14 On-Site Construction Contractor Requirements

There are several different federal, state and local orders, proclamations and regulations being issued regarding Employer’s requirements related to mandatory vaccinations. This has caused a great deal of confusion as to what requirements apply, and what exceptions are available. Please beware that these requirements are changing on a regular basis. This Q&A addresses Governor Inslee’s most recent proclamation related to mandatory vaccinations. On August 9, 2021, Governor Inslee issued Proclamation 21-14, which was later amended with 2114.1 (titled: “COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement”). This Proclamation relates to mandatory COVID vaccinations for Workers at State Agencies, Educational settings, and Health Care settings.
September 2021

Overview of Washington’s Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Proclamation

On August 20, 2021, Washington State Governor Jay Inslee issued Proclamation 21-14.1, titled “COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement.” This Proclamation sets forth the State’s policy for mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for employees in various industries, including state agency workers, educational settings, and health care settings. Covered employees must be fully vaccinated by October 18, 2021.
July 2021

A Summary of L&I’s Requirements and Guidance for Employers as Washington Reopens

On June 30, 2021, Washington State officially reopened, thanks to the progress made in combating the COVID-19 pandemic in the state. By “reopen” we mean the return of industry sectors to normal capacity and operation under Governor Jay Inslee’s Washington Ready plan.
June 2021

The Changing Landscape for Agricultural Employers

On November 5, 2020, the Washington Supreme Court struck down the overtime exemption for dairy workers in Martinez-Cuevas v. DeRuyter Brothers Dairy. The decision upended the expectations of dairy farm employers based on the historical exemption for agricultural workers that had been in place for nearly a half-century. The court’s decision has far-reaching implications for agricultural employers from dairy farmers to winegrowers and everyone in between. Although the court’s decision only addressed overtime exemptions for dairy workers, agricultural employers have been understandably concerned about the uncertainty caused by Martinez. Much of the court’s reasoning regarding why dairy workers are entitled to overtime pay could be extended to other agricultural workers.

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