StokesLaw™ Briefs

In the 2019 legislative session, the Washington Legislature passed a bill that makes substantial changes to how taxes on the sale of real property in Washington are calculated and extends the lookback period for controlling interest transfers. This post explains the implications of this bill.

Governor Inslee signed a bill regarding employer's obligation to accommodate employees who wish to express breast milk while at work. Duffy Romnor outlines employer requirements under the new bill.

For employers, hiring and terminating employees is a necessary part of running the business, but it can lead to problems if employers do not take steps to ensure that they follow proper policies and procedures. In part two of this two-part series, Krista Nelson, covers best practices for terminations.

A new bill signed into law will significantly limit the scope and applicability of non-compete covenants in employment agreements. Aviva Kamm explains the new limitations.

For employers, hiring and terminating employees is a necessary part of running the business, but it can lead to problems if employers do not take steps to ensure that they follow proper policies and procedures. In this two-part series, Krista Nelson, covers best practices in hiring and terminations.

The Social Security Administration has resumed issuing what is officially called an "Employer Correction Request Notice," but are commonly referred to as "no-match letters." Sarah Wixson offers guidelines for how to respond if you receive one of these letters.