Department of Labor Announces New Rule on Classifying Workers as Employees or Contractors
The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced a final rule to help employers decide on whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standard Read more....
New Washington Law Limits Use of Certain Nondisclosure and Nondisparagement Provisions in Employment Agreements
Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed into law the Silenced No More Act on March 24, 2022. The new law places specific restrictions in the way employers use nondisclosure an Read more....
California Gig Worker Law Prop 22 Overview
On November 3, 2020, California voters passed ballot initiative Proposition 22, the so-called California gig worker law, which, effective January 1, 2021, will exempt app-based Read more....
Non-Compete Changes in Washington State Signed Into Law
You Can’t Do That: Changing Tides in Washington Non-Compete Agreements Non-compete clauses are commonplace in many agreements. Generally, non-compete clauses limit an Read more....
Work For Hire vs. Assignment of Work Product
FOR EDUCATIONAL USE ONLY This table does not constitute legal advice – if you have questions, please contact [email protected] Work-For-Hire Assignment of Work Product Read more....
Doissant, Cronut, and Doughssant – Your Guide to the Trademark Likelihood of Confusion Standard
By Megan Wargacki: Doissant. Cronut. Doughssant. These are variations on a croissant-donut hybrid. The Cronut is sold in New York, the Doughssant is sold in Ohio, and the Doiss Read more....
Does your Intern qualify as an unpaid intern?
According to a recent article by the New York Times, unpaid internships are proliferating. Given the continuing uncertainty of the economy, this shouldn’t come as a great Read more....
Workers Compensation for Business Owners
The University of Washington Business and Economic Development Center is currently offering a business certificate program for local business owners. I enrolled in the program Read more....
Reclassifying an Independent Contractor into an Employee
As we all know well, Independent contractors (ICs) must pay their own state and federal income taxes, and with employees an employer has to collect federal taxes and pay part o Read more....
Is the person working for you really a disguised Employee?
Hiring Independent Contractors are a great way to get the additional help you need without having to worry about withholding taxes. Its also a good way to find out if the perso Read more....