Monthly Archives: July 2018
The Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave Act Takes Effect in 2019
In July 2017, Governor Inslee signed into law the Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave Act. The law creates a state-run insurance program that will be administered and enforced by the Employment Security Department. On January 1, 2019, premium collection will begin. On January 1, 2020, eligible employees will begin receiving benefits. At that point,… Read More »
New Washington Law Restricts Employer Access to Health Care Information in Litigation
One sometimes contentious issue that can arise in employment discrimination cases is the extent to which the employer can have access to a plaintiff’s health care information. From the employer’s point of view such evidence can be directly relevant to a plaintiff’s effort to obtain noneconomic damages for alleged emotional distress and could reveal information… Read More »