Category: News
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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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Washington Responds to Increased Immigration Enforcement With New I-9 Requirements for Employers
As you may know, federal law requires employers to complete a Form I-9 for each employee they hire to verify the employee’s identity and authorization to work in the United States.…Read more
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Washington Passes a Near-Total Ban on Noncompetes
As many of you may know, for years noncompete agreements in Washington have been on life support. With each legislative update, lawmakers would narrow these provisions and/or make them harder to…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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When AI Supervises Your Contractors: Where Washington Might Draw the Line
As many of you know, artificial intelligence is no longer just a curiosity, or a substitute for Google, or something to amuse yourself during downtime. For many businesses, it’s become part…Read more
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When Passing an Audit Can Backfire
Over the years, some of the more common things we hear from business owners who have been through audits sound something like this:
“We went through an audit a few years ago,…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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Attorney General’s Office Creates New Workers’ Rights Enforcement Unit
Washington State Attorney General last month announced the creation of a new Workers’ Rights Unit that will collaborate with the Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) and Seattle’s Office of Labor…Read more
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When Providing an Online Platform for Independent Contractors to Provide Services Does Not Make You Their Employer
More and more, businesses are using apps and websites to provide a platform to connect independent contractors with customers who need their services. Historically, it has been assumed that the business…Read more
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The True Costs of Hiring Employees vs. Independent Contractors
When deciding whether to hire employees or independent contractors, many businesses focus primarily on cost. While hiring independent contractors may appear more economical at first glance, the full financial picture is…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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Washington Responds to Increased Immigration Enforcement With New I-9 Requirements for Employers
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Washington Passes a Near-Total Ban on Noncompetes
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L&I v. Simmons Clarified the Service Rule — But Left Employers Guessing When the Clock Starts
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When AI Supervises Your Contractors: Where Washington Might Draw the Line
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When Passing an Audit Can Backfire
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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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Attorney General’s Office Creates New Workers’ Rights Enforcement Unit
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When Providing an Online Platform for Independent Contractors to Provide Services Does Not Make You Their Employer
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The True Costs of Hiring Employees vs. Independent Contractors