Severance agreements have traditionally included confidentiality clauses that allow employers to keep the terms of the agreement, including the amount paid, confidential. This is particularly true when an employee has asserted claims that are waived as part of the severance agreement. However, recent legislation in . . .
A new case recently decided by the National Labor Relations Board held that “an employer violates Section 8(a)(1) of the [National Labor Relations] Act when it proffers a severance agreement with provisions that would restrict employees’ exercise of their NLRA rights.” . . .
In 2021, the Washington State legislature enacted a new tax on the sale of long-term capital assets. In March 2022, the Douglas County Superior Court ruled the new tax is invalid because it violates the state constitution. That decision has been appealed to the Washington State Supreme Court . . .
For Washington business owners looking to sell, the possibility of paying an additional 7% capital gains tax is concerning. For owners that sold in 2022, their payments are due on April 18, 2023, while the Washington state Supreme Court considers the constitutionality of the new tax. The 7% Washington tax . . .
The FTC is currently seeking public comment on the proposed rule, which is due 60 days after publication in the Federal Register. After the comment period closes, the FTC will consider the comments, and then may adopt and publish a final rule. The proposed rule would go into effect 180 days after the publication of the final rule . . .
