Vigilant Employment Law Blog
1 FOLLOWERS
We are advisors on complex employment-related issues for companies on the west coast. We offer a suite of services to employers focused on employment law, learning and development, safety, and HR best practices. We're here to help reduce your exposure to litigation, not benefit financially from it. Read Vigilant's blog for answers to common employer questions about the full range of..
Vigilant Employment Law Blog
3d ago
We’re workers’ comp experts and here are four things we’d never, ever ignore if we were an employer in Washington. Brandon Dion, CFO at Vigilant | Dan Beaty, VP Workers’ Comp at Vigilant Rising EMF/premiums. This probably indicates a systemic problem that requires attention. It could be due to a variety of factors such as ..read more
Vigilant Employment Law Blog
1w ago
Going Beyond the Ordinary: Part 4 In our journey of Cultivating a Culture of Care, today we delve into the realm of “Going Beyond the Ordinary.” Cultivating a Culture of Care is a powerful testament to our commitment at Vigilant to authentically serve others, knowing that our attitudes and behaviors are driving contributors to creating ..read more
Vigilant Employment Law Blog
1w ago
The U.S. Supreme Court recently clarified that a worker’s job duties, not their employer’s business, determine whether they qualify as a transportation worker who is exempt from the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA). The FAA exemption frees such workers from the general rule under federal law that workers can be compelled to sign agreements to resolve ..read more
Vigilant Employment Law Blog
1w ago
The Burien City Council recently passed an ordinance that establishes its own minimum wage. The rate applies to all nonexempt (overtime-eligible) employees physically working in Burien for employers with 21 or more full-time equivalent (FTE) employees in King County. The required minimum wage depends on the size ..read more
Vigilant Employment Law Blog
3w ago
Significant changes to OFLA and PLO take effect on 7/1/24. These changes aim to simplify leave administration for Oregon employers by addressing overlaps between the two laws. QUESTIONS WE’LL COVER What types of leave are available under the “new” OFLA? How has PLO changed? How ..read more
Vigilant Employment Law Blog
3w ago
Embracing a Caring Mindset, Continued, Part 2 Welcome back, fellow explorers, to the journey into the transformational power of a Culture of Care. In this entry, we plunge deeper into the first pillar, Embracing a Caring Mindset. Remember, the goal is not to offer a rigid roadmap but to stimulate meaningful discussions that lead to ..read more
Vigilant Employment Law Blog
3w ago
On March 1, 2024, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) updated its COVID-19 isolation guidelines, removing the recommendation to isolate for 5 days, and instead recommending people treat COVID-19 (coronavirus) like any other respiratory illness. Even though many states have rescinded workplace COVID-19 requirements (and have also pared down previous isolation guidance for the general ..read more
Vigilant Employment Law Blog
3w ago
The Washington legislature’s regular session adjourned on March 7, 2024, and Governor Jay Inslee has signed several employment-related bills into law: SHB 1905 (pay equity): Expands Washington’s existing pay equity law beyond gender to also include membership in a long list of protected classes: age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin ..read more
Vigilant Employment Law Blog
3w ago
On April 1, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a final rule that “clarifies” (in reality, expands) the rights of employees to authorize a representative to accompany a Compliance Safety and Health Officer during an inspection of their workplace. Federal law gives the employer and employees the right to authorize a representative ..read more
Vigilant Employment Law Blog
1M ago
In the fast-paced world of business, where competition can sometimes overshadow compassion, it’s easy to let business strategy take precedence over culture. As Peter Drucker said, however, “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” At Vigilant we take these words to heart and invest heavily in creating a Culture of Care. It has become a way of ..read more