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Jodi Slavik

Employment Attorney & Strategic Services Director

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

Joining Vigilant in 2011 after almost 15 years at the Building Industry Association of Washington, Jodi brings an effusive personality and wealth of experience to Vigilant members. Counseling corporate leaders, passing controversial legislation, and negotiating sticky agency rules taught Jodi how 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.

At her best when distilling and conveying complex information in an immediately useful, entertaining way, Jodi teaches an array of Vigilant leadership and legal-based training. We dare you to go to her class and keep a straight face.

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Jodi Slavik

Employment Attorney & Strategic Services Director

Recent Blog Posts by Jodi Slavik

Aug 17 2018

Leave Laws

Phase 1 of Washington State Paid Family Leave rules released

The Washington Employment Security Department (ESD) is in the process of rulemaking for Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave (WPFML). As we previously reported, WPFML provides leave benefits starting in 2020, with tax assessments on employees and employers beginning January 1, 2019. Phase 1 Complete ESD has divided rulemaking into six phases.…

Aug 10 2018

Q&A

Q&A: Respond quickly and thoughtfully to social media posts

Question: I just found out that an employee posted a hateful comment toward immigrants on her personal Facebook page. We’re afraid of the bad PR impact on our business. Can we fire her for violation of our policy against discrimination?

Mar 28 2018

Wage and Hour

Washington Governor signs pay equity reform bill

On March 21, 2018, Washington officially joined the multitude of states tackling pay disparity as Governor Jay Inslee signed the Equal Pay Opportunity Act (Second Substitute House Bill 1506). The Act significantly expands Washington’s existing pay equity law for the first time since its adoption in 1943. Applying to all employers with…

Nov 21 2017

Q&ADisabilitySafety and HealthTermination & Resignation

Q&A: Accommodate for Questionable Religious Belief?

Question: We recently instituted a no-beard policy to ensure that men can securely wear their required safety masks. However, one of our Muslim employees refused, citing the Prophet Muhammad. I’ve studied the Quran, and I know that it doesn’t require beards. Can we discipline or fire him for not shaving?

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by Jodi Slavik