by Kristin Johnson | Jul 29, 2026 | Blog
As business owners, many of us have relied on non-compete agreements as one tool to protect client relationships, confidential information, and investments in employee development. However, Washington employers should be aware that a significant change is coming....
by Kristin Johnson | Jul 1, 2026 | Blog
This is a common and often confusing issue for managers and HR professionals. Employees may casually say things like: “Oh, that’s just my ADHD acting up” “I’m so OCD about spreadsheets” “My anxiety is kicking in today” The key question: Does this trigger a duty to...
by Kristin Johnson | Jul 1, 2026 | Blog
Most business owners know they need to approve protected leave. What many don’t realize is that compliance issues often happen after the leave is approved. Protected leave can include sick leave, Paid Family & Medical Leave, FMLA, disability leave,...
by Kristin Johnson | Jul 1, 2026 | Blog
When AI first burst onto the scene a few years ago, I was equal parts amazed and mildly terrified. Kind of like the first time my kids became mobile. As HR professionals, we all thought: This is incredible. We also quietly wondered: Okay… but how is this going to come...
by Kristin Johnson | Jul 1, 2026 | Blog
Ohhhh Washington. Forever the “hold my coffee” state on employment law, and this is no different. In staying true to this stereotype, Washington is making significant changes to the Fair Chance Act after similar occurrences happened in CA. Buckle up because we need...
