Washington employers are required to keep the following records in addition to, or in tandem with, those required under federal law. Employment of Minors Pursuant to Wash. Rev. Code Ann. §§ 49.12.121 – 49.12.124, Washington employers must create and maintain records on each minor employed. These records must be maintained for three years from the […]

Employment-at-Will Washington is an employment-at-will state. This generally means that unless an employee is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement or other contract, a Washington employer may hire or fire an employee as long as the employer does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, national origin, color, marital status, or disability of […]

Introduction Employee assistance programs (EAPs) are an effective vehicle for addressing poor workplace performance that may stem from an employee’s personal problems, including the abuse of alcohol or other drugs. EAPs are an added benefit to employees and their families and clearly communicate employers’ respect and concern for their staff. They also offer an alternative […]