Washington Webinar New Laws, Pt. I, 2025

Washington New Laws, Pt. I, Webinar Recording

Washington’s 2025 legislature passed a jaw-dropping amount of employment-related bills, all of which were signed by the governor. Starting this summer, these new laws impact the way employers post jobs, protect employees, manage records, accommodate requests, give leave, and prepare for layoffs.

In Part I of a two-part webinar, Jodi Slavik, Vigilant Law Group employment attorney, reviews the laws taking effect this July, what changes you need to make now, and best practices moving forward.

In Part I, you’ll learn about

• Washington-specific business closure and layoff notice requirements, and how these differ from the federal WARN Act;

• What to keep in personnel records and when to provide records to employees, attorneys, and others;

• When a fixed wage is allowed in job postings and how long you have to correct errors; and

• A grab bag of other changes, like a new reason to take sick leave, driver’s license and immigration status protections, and collective bargaining for cannabis workers.

Ensure you’re fully prepared by watching the webinar recording today!