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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

Mar 31 2020

COVID-19Leave Laws

CARES Act provides historic relief to businesses and workers

On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) (H.R. 748) into law. This is the third federal relief package related to COVID-19, with $2.2 trillion directed to individuals, business, governments, and the public sector. Below are brief summaries of the provisions…

Mar 27 2020

COVID-19

WASHINGTON: Online form available to clarify essential business status

For Washington businesses still unclear about whether they’re essential and thus allowed to continue operating during Governor Inslee’s Stay Home, Stay Healthy Order, the state has created a simple online form to request clarification or ask to be added to the list of essential businesses. The order, which closed non-essential businesses in…

Mar 27 2020

COVID-19

WASHINGTON: Home and commercial construction not “essential”

On March 25, 2020, Governor Jay Inslee released a memo clarifying which construction workers are included in the “Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers” list. Only those included on the list are allowed to travel to their essential businesses, according to the governor’s Stay Home—Stay Healthy Order, which seeks to slow the spread of COVID-19…

Mar 24 2020

COVID-19Leave Laws

WASHINGTON: Seattle expands Paid Sick and Safe Time

On March 16, 2020, the Seattle City Council passed an amendment to Seattle’s Paid Sick and Paid Safe Time (PSST) law which expands the available reasons for leave, inspired by caregiver shortages and workplace closures caused by COVID-19 (coronavirus). The amendment became effective immediately on March 16, 2020, with no expiration…

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