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...
ROD UMBERGER NAMED CHAIR OF USLAW NETWORK
Rodney L. Umberger, has been named Chair of USLAW NETWORK for 2021-22. He succeeds Dan L. Longo of Murchison & Cumming LLP in Los Angeles. The leadership change was made at the NETWORK’s annual fall member business meeting in Colorado Springs, Colorado. “I am honored to serve as USLAW NETWORK Chair for the coming year...
Williams Kastner Recognized in US News – 2022 Best Lawyers: Best Law Firms, 2022 Best Lawyers in America & 2022 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
Williams Kastner is pleased to announce that it has been ranked in the 12th Edition of the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” publication. The 2022 rankings incorporate more than 8.2 million evaluations of more than 115,000 leading lawyers from more than 22,000 firms. Metropolitan Tier 1 Seattle Commercial Litigation Employment Law –...
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...
Congratulations to Nicole R. MacKenzie Elected Managing Director of Williams Kastner
Williams Kastner is pleased to welcome Nicole MacKenzie as Managing Director. Ms. MacKenzie is a trial lawyer and Member in the firm’s Seattle office. Her practice focuses on product liability and mass tort litigation as local trial counsel and a lead member of the National Coordinating Counsel team for several clients. Williams Kastner would also...
November 12, 2020 @ 1:00pm
2020 Labor & Employment Fall Seminar: Facing the Unknown – Practical Considerations and Solutions for Returning to the Workplace
Virtual Seminar EventRSVP HERE DATE: Thursday, November 12, 2020 | 1:00 PM – 4:15 PM LOCATION: Virtual Seminar Event Please join our Labor & Employment Practice Group at Williams Kastner for a look at the latest issues in federal, state and local labor and employment law. This seminar is focused on areas of interest to in-house corporate counsel, HR professionals, executives and business owners in a discussion of employment law trends and practical solutions employers can take...
Safe Crossings Foundation Virtual Luncheon: Help Grieving Children Heal
Join Us Online for the Annual Safe Crossings Foundation Luncheon on October 27, 2020 from noon – 1:00 p.m. (PST) Williams Kastner is excited that the Annual Safe Crossings Foundation (“SCF”) Luncheon will take place online on October 27, 2020 from noon – 1:00 p.m. (PST). Our firm has a long history with SCF. It was involved in SCF’s creation over...
2021 Best Lawyers in America & 2021 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
August 20, 2020 — Williams Kastner is pleased to announce 18 of our attorneys were named to the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. Additionally, three of our attorneys were named to the Inaugural Edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. Attorneys included in the 2021 edition are recognized for professional excellence with...
Short-Term Solutions, Long Term Impact: The Fluidity of Federal Hours of Service in the Time of COVID-19
One of the few constants during this period of unprecedented turmoil and economic uncertainty in America has been the steady and unwavering dependability of truck drivers, who continue to transport crucial goods and products across a country that needs them more than ever. Recognizing the indispensable role that truck drivers play in ensuring that all...
Washington State Issues New Guidance on Corona Virus and High Risk Employees:
On July 29, 2020 , Governor Jay Inslee issued new guidance based on recommendations from the CDC regarding employees at risk for contracting Covid-19. The governor’s proclamation extends indefinitely, or until otherwise amended, protections provided to employees who are at high risk. High risk employees are defined as employees age 65 or older, employees who...
Summer 2020 Northwest Insurance Law Quarterly Newsletter
Please find the Summer 2020 edition of the Williams Kastner Northwest Insurance Law Newsletter. Our newsletter features articles regarding some of the most important decisions and developments in insurance law over the past few months. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Eliot Harris.