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Changes to the WA (Washington State) Cares Fund Expand Long-Term Care Support
Recently, Washington state lawmakers signed a new law expanding Washingtonians’ options for accessing long-term care support through the WA Cares Fund. The law creates opportunities for Washingtonians to purchase affordable supplemental long-term ...
By John Baldino
Washington Protects Employee Off-Duty Marijuana Use Under SB 5123
Washington's SB 5123 prohibits employers from discriminating against employees and applicants based on off-duty marijuana use, effective January 1, 2024. Exceptions apply for safety-sensitive positions.
By Joel Riley
Seattle Becomes First U.S. Jurisdiction to Ban Caste-Based Discrimination
Seattle passed Council Bill 120511 prohibiting discrimination based on caste, becoming the first U.S. jurisdiction to add caste as a protected category under its Fair Employment Practices Ordinance.
By Joel Riley
Wage Transparency Laws: What Employers Need to Know Across Multiple States and Localities
A comprehensive guide to wage transparency and pay disclosure laws enacted across California, Colorado, Connecticut, Maryland, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, and several cities.
By Joel Riley