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Jodi Slavik

Employment Attorney & Strategic Services Director

Vigilant Law Group

In 50 words or less

Washington State University, B.A. in Political Science
Seattle University, J.D.
Attorney licensed in Washington
Accomplished speaker
Lover of all things fun and funny

Experience

Jodi’s superpower is her effusive personality and practical approach to the stickiest of employment law issues. Every day brings a new legal challenge, and she loves tackling each one with equal parts savvy, strategy, and humor. Jodi’s storied career includes being a life guard, telemarketer, lobbyist and general counsel, all of which taught her to anticipate problems, forge relationships, and draw the line when necessary. Jodi brings these talents to Vigilant members—helping them grow by staying out of the courtroom.

As Vigilant's Strategic Services Director, Jodi is also responsible for stability and growth of major accounts, as well as ensuring unparalleled service for Vigilant member companies. Vigilant—and Jodi—are passionate about sparking your success.

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Jodi Slavik

Employment Attorney & Strategic Services Director

Vigilant Law Group

Recent Blog Posts by Jodi Slavik

Apr 07 2022

Wage and Hour

WASHINGTON: Stay alert for laws that protect employee wages

There are two laws—one passed this year and one last—that protect employees in Washington from not getting paid or for fees related to bounced checks. The first, RCW Chapter 60.90, became effective January 1, 2022. It allows most employees to place a lien on their employer’s property to secure unpaid wages, as well as…

Feb 03 2022

Disability

WASHINGTON: Long-term care premium tax delayed to July 2023

On January 27, 2022, Governor Jay Inslee signed Substitute House Bill 1732, delaying the implementation of Washington state’s long-term care premium tax from January 1, 2022, until July 1, 2023. As we previously reported, mounting opposition to the program caused Governor Inslee to announce a delay in late December 2021. However, in a…

Jan 20 2022

Wage and Hour

Q&A: Assess pay for time spent logging into online time clocks

Question: I have a remote employee asking if he’s going to be paid for the time it takes to log into our timekeeping software. This seems ridiculous. It only takes him a few minutes—if that—each day. Do we have to pay for this time? Answer: If his work depends on his computer use and he’s…

Nov 18 2021

COVID-19DisabilitySafety and Health

Q&A: Consider options while awaiting ruling on OSHA COVID-19 ETS

Question: I read your Alert, announcing a hold on federal OSHA’s COVID-19 (coronavirus) emergency temporary standard (ETS) for employers with 100 or more employees until a federal court hearing occurs. Does that mean we can stop preparing for the rule (which requires vaccination or weekly tests), or is there something we…

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