Williams Kastner Announces 2023 New Members
January 01, 2023 ─ Williams Kastner is pleased to announce that three new Members will be admitted to the firm. Earning a place in Williams Kastner’s 2023 Member class are: Jeff M. Wells (Seattle), Frank S. Harrison (Seattle), and Brendan T. Vandor (Seattle). “We are excited and proud to...
WHEN IS COVID-19 A DISABILITY UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT?
On December 14, 2021, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) updated its COVID related guidance: “What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws,” to address when COVID-19 may qualify as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”). The updated guidance makes clear that the ADA’s...
EEOC Update to COVID-19 Guidance: “What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws,”
On May 28, 2021, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) updated its COVID related guidance: “What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws,” to address whether incentivizing employees to vaccinate complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”). The following are key updates: Employers may require employees...
EEOC SAYS, “ANTIBODY TESTING NOT PERMITTED”
On June 17, 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) updated the “Disability-Related Inquiries and Medical Exams” portion of its COVID related guidance, What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws, to make clear that employers cannot require employees to undergo antibody testing before returning to the...
EEOC COMMISSION ISSUES UPDATE TO COVID-19 TECHNICAL GUIDANCE
On June 11, 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its technical guidance, “What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws.” The Guidance is designed help employers navigate the unique employment issues raised by COVID-19. Below is a summary of the updated guidance: No Required Accommodation...
May 7, 2020 @ 11:00 AM
Labor & Employment and Insurance Coverage Webinar: Best Practices to Return to Work During COVID-19
Thursday, May 7th 11:00 am – 12:15 pm Register Now Join our Seattle partners, Sheryl Willert, and Jeff Wells from our Labor & Employment group along with Insurance group partner Eliot Harris in a webinar discussion on the challenges to employers and insurers as businesses return to work in the coming weeks and months. We will highlight...
New Proclamation from Washington Governor Establishes Employer Obligations to COVID-19 At-Risk Employees
On April 13, 2020, Governor Inslee issued Proclamation 20-46 High Risk Employees- Workers’ Rights amending his previous February 29, 2020 Proclamation 20-05 which declared the outbreak of COVID-19 a public disaster. According to the new Proclamation, the threat of severe illness or death caused by COVID-19 to Washington State’s public and private sector workers who...
April 13, 2020 @ 11:00 AM
Webinar: COVID-19 Impact on Labor & Employment
Sheryl Willert Jefferey Wells Bryan Churchill April 13th 11:00 am – 12:15 pm Register Now Join our Seattle partners, Sheryl Willert and Jefferey Wells along with Portland Of Counsel, Bryan Churchill from Williams Kastner in a discussion on the current impact of COVID-19. Employers face a multitude of challenges as they navigate through COVID-19 and its effect on their workforce and businesses. We...
Labor & Employment COVID-19 Updates
The rapid spread of coronavirus has widely affected employers throughout the U.S. We are closely monitoring the developing situation and will offer regular updates on labor and Employment guidelines and mandates. Employers face a multitude of challenges as they navigate through the outbreak of COVID-19 and its effect on their workforce and business. Below we’ve...
WILLIAMS KASTNER ANNOUNCES 2020 NEW MEMBERS
January 6, 2020 ─ Williams Kastner is pleased to announce the new attorneys to be admitted to the firm’s membership, effective January 1, 2020. The newly elected members to Williams Kastner for 2020 are a Jeffery Wells, Ryan Vollans and Steven Cade. “We are pleased to be adding these talented individuals to the firm’s membership”...
January 30, 2020 @ 7:30 AM
Law Update: Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave Program
Two Union SquareAbout This Event Please join Jeffery Wells and Kathleen Goodman of Williams Kastner’s Labor & Employment Practice Group as they discuss the new Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave Program (PMFL). Complimentary Breakfast 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM Presentation 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Topics will Include Covered Employee Providing Notice and Initiating Leave Leave Benefits and Exclusions Benefit Disputes Job...
October 10, 2019 @ 1:00 PM
2019 Williams Kastner Labor and Employment Fall Seminar
Bellevue ClubPlease join the Labor & Employment Practice Group at Williams Kastner for a look at the newest issues in federal, state and local labor and employment laws. This seminar is focused on areas of interest to corporate counsel and owners and managers of businesses. Registration/Welcome 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM Me Too/Innovative Training/Risk Management Rashelle...