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Today we outline some of the “do’s and don’ts” of pre-employment inquiries under the ADA and the WLAD; we also consider what the meaning of a “serious health condition” is under the FMLA; the need for physician certification for an employee to secure their FMLA rights; incapacity as a result of pregnancy under the FMLA; and an anti-affirmative action bill in California being found constitutional. | 01-07 | 1997 | 11 | v01n07nov1997.pdf |
Today we discuss the highlights of all of the 2019 issues of the Firehouse Lawyer. Happy New Year! | 17-12 | 2019 | 12 | December2019FINAL.pdf |
We now consider the propriety of "affirmative action" policies under Washington and federal law, and we also discuss frequently asked questions about benefit charges. | 18-08 | 2020 | 8 | August2020FINAL.pdf |
This issue involves a court case pertaining to impact fees and the "exhaustion" requirement in the context of appeals of land use decisions; we also discuss another court case involving a whistleblower/wage case. | 20-05 | 2022 | 5 | May2022FINAL.pdf |
In this issue we discuss the Washington Silenced No More Act, along with a recent finding of the NLRB regarding non-disparagement clauses; we also consider issues with breaking up projects for purposes of avoiding bid thresholds, and an upcoming training by Eric Quinn on DEI programs. | 21-03 | 2023 | 3 | March2023FINALwDEI.pdf |
In this edition we discuss how the 103% lid bill did not yet pass, and provide a brief description of some FLSA exemptions and cooperative purchasing. | 21-04 | 2023 | 4 | April2023FINAL.pdf |