In today’s post, HT&T team member Diana Shukis (Employment and Litigation) discusses the appropriate test, as determined by a recent Washington state appellate court decision, to decide whether a worker is an independent contractor or an employee.
Monthly Archives: March 2011
Premises Liability Part 2: Denny’s Shooting and a Record-Setting Jury Verdict
Posted in Premises Liability and SecurityBack in December, my colleague Greg posted “Premises Security 101,” noting the increased attention our clients were paying to premises security issues. As it turns out, they were right to do so. Less than two months later, on February 7, 2011, a King County jury decided that Denny’s owed three plaintiffs $46.4 million in total… Continue Reading
“Call to Action” regarding Substitute House Bill 1371: Boards and Commissions
Posted in HotelsOur friends at Seattle’s Convention and Visitors Bureau have issued a “Call to Action” regarding Substitute House Bill 1371: Boards and Commissions. They have requested our help with the following: