Washington state paid sick leave is a crucial topic for employers to understand. In 2018, the new sick leave law in Washington state went into effect. Known as the Washington Paid Sick Leave law, employers are now required to provide a minimum amount of sick leave. Employers have many questions r...
The sick leave law in Washington state changed in 2018. Employers have a duty to make sure that they understand and follow the law. In this second post of our series on the Washington state sick leave law, we are discussing whether employees can cash out their unused sick leave. If you're an empl...
The coronavirus vaccination is now available, a lot of questions and misinformation surrounding HIPAA law and employers exists. It is important for employers to understand what HIPAA is, how it applies to employers, and whether they can require their employees to receive the coronavirus vaccinati...
There are many questions regarding child custody in Washington state for both married and unmarried couples. One of the most common questions is whether a parenting plan is necessary if a parent is determined to pursue full custody. In this post, you will learn the answer to that question, but al...
If you are struggling because of unpaid medical bills, other unpaid bills such as an unpaid water bill, and credit card default, you're not alone. In 2019, CNBC reported an academic study conducted that revealed over 66.5% of bankruptcies occur because of a medical event. A family is either impac...
Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a serious virus affecting people around the world, including Washington state. In King County alone during the first week of March 2021, there were a reported 162 new cases bringing the total number of COVID-19 cases to 84,490 since the start of the pandemic. Snohomish C...
Washington state took an impressive measure to better protect domestic violence survivors by working to end abusive litigation during 2020. Governor Inslee signed SB 6268 into law on April 2, 2020. This historic abusive litigation prevention measure went into effect on January 1, 2021. In this b...
Debt collectors have rights when dealing with debt collectors. Debt collection laws exist at both the federal and the state level to protect anyone who owes money from unfair debt collection practices. These debt collection laws specifically explain illegal debt collection practices as well as yo...
As we enter into our second year of coronavirus, many employers have questions regarding what they can and cannot ask their employees according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In this article, the Law Offices with Alesha Struthers will share with Washington state employers the guida...
Criminal debt is a type of court-ordered debt that results from a criminal matter. It is money that the defendant is ordered to pay after they either plead guilty or nolo contendere to their charge or charges. Criminal debt may also be known as a criminal fine. The purpose of criminal debt is fo...
Credit reports and credit scores are more important than ever before. The health of your credit report and your credit score no longer only affects whether you will receive a car loan at a good interest rate or whether you will be approved for a mortgage. They also affect what you pay for insuran...
Did you know that there are debt collector laws that regulate how debt collectors treat debtors? Although debt collectors have a right to do their job, they must do so within the confines of federal law. In this article, you will learn about what debt collectors are allowed to do, illegal debt co...
Washington Governor Proclamations issued by State Governor Jay Inslee were designed to provide COVID 19 financial assistance to those residing within Washington borders during the ongoing global pandemic. On December 8, 2020, the Washington Governor's Office announced through their Medium account...
What is Domestic Violence Leave Law? Domestic Violence Leave law allows victims of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking and their family members to take reasonable leave, from work to obtain legal assistance, medical treatment, mental health counseling, participate in safety planning, o...
