This article summarizes certain aspects of the current Washington law on meal and rest breaks, taking into account the latest appellate ruling on the topic.
The Current State of Washington’s Meal and Rest Break Law
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New Guidance Eases—but Won’t Delay—the CEO Pay Ratio Reporting
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Wage and hour rules that apply to restaurant servers and other tipped employees are complicated and may leave HR...
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Paychecks in Bitcoin: Fad or Trend?
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Is bitcoin, a digital currency, becoming accepted as a form of compensation?
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Supreme Court to Reconsider Whether Car Service Advisors Are Exempt
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The U.S. Supreme Court will revisit whether car dealership service advisors are exempt from overtime pay under the Fair...
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SHRM's When Work Works Project Promotes Flexibility
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October is National Work and Family Month, a good time for HR professionals to consider creating or enhancing programs...
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Will DOL’s New Intern Test Revive Unpaid Internships?
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A new Department of Labor (DOL) test for determining when interns are employees who must be paid in accordance...
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California Small Businesses Soon Must Provide Baby Bonding Leave
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On Oct. 12, California Governor Jerry Brown signed the New Parent Leave Act (S.B. 63) into law, requiring employers...
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Will Corporate Tax Cuts Result in Higher Wages for U.S. Workers?
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Will Corporate Tax Cuts Result in Higher Wages for U.S. Workers? Two experts debate the issue.
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