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Washington has a new law that significantly restricts the enforceability of non-competition agreements in this state. The practical effect of Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1450-- which was signed into law by Governor Inslee on May 8, 2019 and is scheduled to take effect as of January 1, 2020-- is that employers who utilize "non-competes" must re-evaluate this strategy, as to both their existing and future non-competition agreements... continue reading »

Water and sewer districts have statutory authority to establish, acquire, construct, and operate street lighting systems. To establish a street lighting system, the board of commissioners must hold a public hearing and adopt a resolution that fixes the boundaries of the system... continue reading »

Effective January 1, 2019, Washington will become the fifth state to offer paid "family and medical leave" benefits to employees, pursuant to a new state insurance program. This insurance program, codified in Chapter 50A.04 RCW, will provide partial income replacement for eligible workers who are on leave for a covered family and medical reason... continue reading »

Starting on June 7, 2018, water and sewer districts will have to pay an additional $65 to record liens for delinquent utility payments. This will also apply to the recording of lien satisfactions... continue reading »