On May 20, 2025, Governor Bob Ferguson signed Substitute Senate Bill 5408 (SSB 5408), enacting important…
Tag: Employer
Washington’s Fair Chance Act: New Amendments Transform Employer Background Check Policies
In 2018, Washington enacted a Fair Chance Act, requiring covered employers to wait until after considering…
Take It Or Leave It Episode 37: The PWFA Playbook: Initial Enforcement Activity and Employer Compliance Takeaways
Take It or Leave It is the only law firm podcast focused exclusively on workplace leaves, absence…
New York Employers Beware: Claimant Must Sign Confidentiality Preference Acknowledgement for Employer to Enforce Entire Settlement Agreement
Seyfarth Synopsis: On January 8, 2025, a New York federal court held that an employee’s refusal…
FTC Sends More Than $15.5 Million in Refunds to Consumers Affected by Career Step’s Deceptive Job Placement and Employer Partnerships Claims
The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $15.5 million in refunds to consumers, including servicemembers…
FTC Warns Operators of Websites that Charge for an Employer Identification Number and Claim Affiliation with the IRS
Federal Trade Commission staff sent letters to operators of websites that sell Employer Identification Number (EIN)…