Employment Law and Labour Law

Following a fast and furious legislative session, employers operating in Washington State should take action to comply with a host of new labor and employment laws passed by the Washington Legislature...

The U.S. Department of Labor has issued a proposed regulation addressing ERISA fiduciary duties when selecting investment alternatives for 401(k) plans, with particular focus on facilitating the inclusion of alternative assets like crypto, private equity, and real estate. The proposal establishes a process-based safe harbor framework that identifies six key factors for fiduciary consideration, reinforcing ERISA's emphasis on prudent process over investment outcomes. What implications will this guidance have

Washington state has enacted sweeping legislation that will fundamentally reshape employment agreements by banning virtually all non-compete clauses and restricting non-solicitation provisions. The law applies retroactively to existing agreements and imposes strict notice requirements on employers, with violations carrying potential statutory damages.