This presentation will take a deep dive into the new Washington state paid sick leave law, and address topics including whether exempt employees are covered by the law, if frontloading paid sick leave is acceptable, and employers’ obligation to provide employees notice regarding their leave accrual and usage.  The presentation will also address the differences between the Seattle Sick and Safe Time Ordinance and the new state law.

Presenter: Colleen Mayer, Associate in the Seattle office of Lane Powell.

Colleen represents clients in labor and employment-related litigation.  She has special expertise in defending insurance companies in ERISA employee benefit claims.  Colleen consistently provides proactive strategies for her clients, and works to help Pacific Northwest businesses thrive.  As a litigator, she strategizes and creates defenses for employers before state and federal courts and administrative agencies. As an advisor, Colleen ensures employers’ practices and policies are legally compliant and drafts agreements and employee handbooks to proactively combat or provide resolutions for employment issues.

No-shows and cancellations after 12:00 PM (PST) on February 7 will not be refunded. Dinner is included. If you are outside the greater metropolitan Seattle, Bellevue, or Tacoma area, we have a virtual attendance option for you.

5:30 PM: arrive/social networking, 6:00 PM: welcome/dinner, 6:30 PM: speaker presentation