Category: Appeals
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DoorDash’s $14.5 Million Lesson: Independent Contractors Can Still Be Covered by L&I
As many of you know, and as we’ve tried to educate any client who will listen, calling workers independent contractors does not necessarily mean that you are not required to pay…Read more
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L&I v. Simmons Clarified the Service Rule — But Left Employers Guessing When the Clock Starts
The Washington Court of Appeals’ decision in Dept. of Labor & Industries v. Simmons, 537 P.3d 701 (Wash. App. 2023) brought much-needed clarity to one issue that had been lingering in…Read more
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Prioritizing Compliance in 2026 Can Be a Million-Dollar Move: A Practical Checklist to Start the Year
We recently represented a business in an appeal of a government agency assessment exceeding $1 million. By the end of the process, the assessment was reduced to $0. While we’re proud…Read more
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How to Respond to Record Requests in an L&I or ESD Audit
One of the more stress-inducing aspects of an L&I Audit or ESD Audit is the list of records you’re asked to provide. The checklist of requested records is often viewed as…Read more
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ESD Audits vs. L&I Audits — How do They Compare?
Over the years, we’ve represented clients in hundreds of audits and appeals before the Washington State Employment Security Department (“ESD”) and Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (“L&I”). While it…Read more
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Things to Consider When Appealing an L&I Audit Decision (Parts 1-4)
So you’ve received an L&I Audit Assessment, and you’re trying to determine: if you should appeal; whether the amount is even worth appealing; whether you need an attorney to appeal; and…Read more
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Things to Consider When Appealing an L&I Audit Decision — How Far to Appeal (Part 4)
Like any other legal matter, L&I audit decisions can be appealed all the way to the Supreme Court. But given that the proper result can almost always be deciphered and arrived…Read more
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Things to Consider When Appealing an L&I Audit Decision — Size of the Assessment (Part 2)
In Part 1 of this series, we discussed various considerations regarding whether you should appeal an L&I audit assessment. Another consideration is what size of an assessment is good appeal. While…Read more
LATEST POSTS
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DoorDash’s $14.5 Million Lesson: Independent Contractors Can Still Be Covered by L&I
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L&I v. Simmons Clarified the Service Rule — But Left Employers Guessing When the Clock Starts
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Prioritizing Compliance in 2026 Can Be a Million-Dollar Move: A Practical Checklist to Start the Year
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How to Respond to Record Requests in an L&I or ESD Audit
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ESD Audits vs. L&I Audits — How do They Compare?
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Things to Consider When Appealing an L&I Audit Decision (Parts 1-4)
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Things to Consider When Appealing an L&I Audit Decision — How Far to Appeal (Part 4)
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Things to Consider When Appealing an L&I Audit Decision — Size of the Assessment (Part 2)