Posts Tagged unemployment compensation
Shared-Work Programs: A Little Used Alternative to Layoffs
Posted by Cheryl Angeletti-Harris in Law Updates on September 2nd, 2009
In today’s economy, many employers are faced with the challenge of retaining their employees but reducing costs. According to the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP), even if economic growth resumes, the job market is not likely to fully recover until mid-2010 or beyond. What is an employer to do until that happens?
Shared-work programs [...]
Should I Hire An Independent Contractor?
Posted by Cheryl Angeletti-Harris in Human Resources on August 5th, 2009
In tough economic times, employers look for ways to be more efficient and profitable. This may mean taking a closer look at hiring an independent contractor. An independent contractor is a person/business who contracts to perform services for others but doesn’t have the legal status of an employee. Employers will need to weigh the pros [...]
Washington Law Updates for July 2009
Posted by Cheryl Angeletti-Harris in Law Updates on July 22nd, 2009
Washington Paid Family Leave Law Delayed
Washington Gov. Christine Gregoire has signed a new law, SB 6158, that pushes back the effective date of Washington’s paid family leave law. The law was originally intended to go into effect on October 1, 2009 but will now go into effect on October 1, 2012. The delay in implementing [...]
Washington Law Updates for May 2009
Posted by Cheryl Angeletti-Harris in Law Updates on June 17th, 2009
Below are employment related law updates in the State of Washington through May 2009.
Domestic Partnerships
Under legislation signed by Gov. Christine Gregoire on May 18, 2009, state registered domestic partners are “family members” for purposes of employment. The bill passed the State House by a vote of 62-35 and the Senate by 30-8.
The new law essentially [...]
