Articles and Resources

Articles

Explore a collection of insightful articles authored by our attorneys, covering latest trends and best practices in workplace safety and legal compliance.

• February 2025 Writing an Effective Paid Sick Leave Policy
  Updating Your Employee Handbook (2025)
• January 2024 New Marijuana Law
  Understanding the Washington Marijuana Legalization and Regulations (2024)
• November 2024 Politics and Religion in the Workplace
  How to comply with the Employee Free Choice Act- Politics and Religion in the Workplace (2024)
• September 2024 Understanding the Federal Ban on Non-Compete Agreements
  FTC Deems Non-Compete Agreements an Unfair Method of Competition (2024)
• January 2023 Washington Cares Act
  Understanding the Washington Cares Act (2023)
• January 2023 WA Pay Transparency Act
  New Law Requires Salary Details to be Included in All Job Postings
• April 2023 Navigating Remote Work Requests
  Understanding the Law Covering Remote Working (2023)
• November 2023 Paid Sick Leave for Construction Workers
  New Sick Leave Payout for Construction Workers (2023)
• September 2021 Maphet Decision Positive for workers and employers
  Clarifying the Interpretation of Whether Payment Constitutes Acceptance (2021)
• October 2021 Travel Time Commensurable
  New Law Makes Employees Travel Time Compensable (2021)

Department Publications

Access official publications, including detailed reports, guidelines, and updates on DOSH/WISHA and employment law.

• A Guide to Workplace Safety and Health in WA State
  A Guide to Workplace Safety in Washington State: What every employer needs to know
• Changes for Those Pursuing Journey Level Electrician Certification
  Changes in Becoming a Journey Level Electrician (2023)
• Required & Recommended Workplace Poster
  List of Required & Recommended Workplace Posters.
• Workplace Poster_Job Safety & Health Law
  Workplace Poster: Job Safety & Health Law
• Workplace Poster_Notice to Employees (Self Insured)
  Workplace Poster: Notice to Employees (Self Insured Employer)
• Workplace Poster_Notice to Employees (State Fund)
  Workplace Poster: Notice to Employees (State Fund Employer)
• Workplace Poster_Your Rights as a Worker
  Workplace Poster: Your Rights as a Worker

Webinar Resources

Find materials from our past webinars to enhance your understanding of the topics discussed.

• WISHA Citations
  Navigating WISHA Citations: Reassumption Hearings & Appeals Explained
• Red Flags Workers' Compensation
  Red Flags in Workers' Compensation
• Navigating a DOSH Inspection
  Navigating a DOSH Inspection
• Light Job Duty Offer
  Advanced Workers' Compensation: Light Duty Job Offers
• Generations in the Workplace
  Generations at Work: Managing a Multigenerational Workforce