Posts in COVID-19
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act: What Employers Need to Know

Many businesses that have been temporarily shuttered since March are slowly starting to clear the cobwebs and bring employees back into the workplace. In making decisions about when and how to bring employees back, employers must consider Gov. Jay Inslee’s Safe Start plan and guidance from federal and state agencies, including the U.S. Department of Labor, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Washington State Department of Health (DOH) and Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I)…

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Employment, COVID-19Curtis Christensen
Going Back to Work: Factors for Employers to Consider as Employees Return to the Workplace

Many businesses that have been temporarily shuttered since March are slowly starting to clear the cobwebs and bring employees back into the workplace. In making decisions about when and how to bring employees back, employers must consider Gov. Jay Inslee’s Safe Start plan and guidance from federal and state agencies, including the U.S. Department of Labor, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Washington State Department of Health (DOH) and Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I)…

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Employment, COVID-19Curtis Christensen
COVID-19 and Your Business

As the effects of COVID-19 continue to spread, employers should be mindful of their obligations under federal, state or local law to provide certain forms of leave to employees who are affected by COVID-19. This Employment Law Bulletin provides a summary of common forms of leave available to employees in Washington and Oregon who may be unable to work because of COVID-19. We encourage employers to familiarize themselves with these leave laws, and to stay updated on the frequent changes and interpretations of these laws. Since the laws and regulatory environment is changing daily, we encourage you to obtain legal advice as needed…

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Employment, COVID-19Curtis Christensen
The Shareholders’ Agreement – A Critical Piece of the Puzzle

These types of agreements provide for the orderly transfer of, and fair compensation for, interests in a company. In many circumstances, owners will agree upon the terms of a fellow owner’s exit; however, if they cannot agree, the Shareholders’ Agreement will control. When owners embark on a business venture, they may do so with the goals of making the business profitable and then ultimately selling it to a third party. However, other events could preempt these goals, and a company should have a built-in process for dealing with the unexpected.

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Employment, COVID-19Curtis Christensen