by Colin F. McHugh | Mar 10, 2021 | Blogs By Colin F. McHugh, Employment Contracts, Employment Law, Free Legal Resources, Legal Knowledge
In 2019, the Washington legislature passed a bill that substantially limits on covenants not to compete (“non-competes”). Although it is not clear how the courts will treat the law and interpret its meaning, it significantly changed how parties will litigate and write... 
by Colin F. McHugh | Jun 24, 2020 | Blogs By Colin F. McHugh, Employment Law, Legal Knowledge, Race Discrimination
I am an employment discrimination attorney in Clark County, and I regularly work on race-related legal issues in the employment context. If you live or work in Clark County, it probably did not take long to figure out that it is not a very diverse place. Based on the... 
by Colin F. McHugh | Apr 8, 2020 | Blogs By Colin F. McHugh, Employment Law, Legal Knowledge, Sexual Harassment
“Sexual harassment” is one of those legal phrases that get thrown around quite a bit. But what does it really mean? How do I know if you are being sexually harassed? What steps should I take if I am the victim of sexual harassment? These are questions that I hope to... 
by Colin F. McHugh | Mar 29, 2020 | Blogs By Colin F. McHugh, Covid-19, Employment Law, Free Legal Resources, Legal Knowledge, OSHA
PPE Requirements Question: I am a healthcare provider or work in the healthcare setting. Does my employer have to provide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while I work with patients with COVID-19? Answer: Federal Law and Regulations: From a federal law standpoint,... 
by Trevor J. Cartales | Mar 25, 2020 | Blogs By Trevor J. Cartales, Covid-19, Employment Law, Free Legal Resources, Legal Knowledge
On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act into law. Among other things, the Act is intended to provide relief to employees suffering from COVID-19 or caring for family members who may be suffering or otherwise affected by... 
by Trevor J. Cartales | Mar 19, 2020 | Blogs By Trevor J. Cartales, Covid-19, Employment Law, Free Legal Resources, Legal Knowledge, OSHA
In response to the recent nationwide outbreak of COVID-19, the US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) has issued guidance to employers regarding COVID-19 in the workforce. Generally speaking, it is advisable for employers to...
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