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Jackie Marks

Employment & Labor Attorney

Vigilant Law Group

In 50 words or less

University of Washington, B.A. in English
University of Oregon, J.D.
Attorney licensed in Oregon and Washington

Experience

Jackie is one of Vigilant Law Group's collective bargaining experts, drawing from over 16 years of experience as a labor and employment attorney in Oregon and as a labor negotiator in Washington. With her unflappable style and cool wit, she is more than comfortable at the bargaining table. Vigilant members relying on her counsel are always impressed with her tenacity, quick-thinking, and ability to connect. Of course, the secret to her success could be from the seven years she spent teaching squirrelly eighth-graders!

Jackie was the starting catcher on Bellarmine Preparatory High School’s first girls’ championship softball team in Tacoma, Washington and has passed the love of baseball onto her son. In her off-time you can find Jackie watching her son pitch at York College in Nebraska.

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Jackie Marks

Employment & Labor Attorney

Vigilant Law Group

Recent Blog Posts by Jackie Marks

Aug 06 2020

COVID-19Employee BenefitsSafety and Health

WASHINGTON: Governor updates protections for high-risk workers

Washington Governor Jay Inslee has further extended employment protections for medically vulnerable workers for as long as the current state of emergency lasts due to COVID-19 (coronavirus). In addition, the new proclamation (20-46.2) and accompanying guidance memo clarify who is protected and change the circumstances under which employers may request…

Jul 23 2020

COVID-19Leave Laws

DOL again updates FFCRA paid leave FAQs

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has updated its frequently asked questions on paid leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The DOL added questions #94 to 97. As we initially reported in March, the FFCRA applies to employers with fewer than 500 employees within the United States.…

Jul 09 2020

COVID-19Safety and Health

ARIZONA: Governor orders businesses to help stop spread of virus

Governor Doug Ducey recently issued two executive orders, Executive Order 2020-40 (June 17, 2020) and Executive Order 2020-43 (June 29, 2020), to help limit and mitigate the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). Some of the key elements of these orders that are important to most employers include: Directing businesses to assist in containing the…

Jun 18 2020

COVID-19DisabilityEmployee BenefitsSafety and Health

WASHINGTON: Governor extends protections for high-risk workers

On June 9, 2020, Washington Governor Jay Inslee extended the protections for employees who are at a higher risk to contract COVID-19 (coronavirus), specifically those aged 65 and over and those with certain chronic underlying health conditions, as defined by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The original proclamation expired…

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