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• The Americans with Disabilities Act and Working in the Age of COVID-19 As parts of the country begin to re-open following closures associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, employers will face many issues regarding the best way to bring their employees back to work. Throughout the pandemic, federal agencies, including the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, have provided guidance for employers regarding the application of federal laws to ... Read full article
• Can Relaxed Retirement Plan Withdrawal Rules Help Settle Your Divorce? The new CARES Act has relaxed retirement account withdrawal rules for some retirement plans due to COVID-19 related reasons. These relaxed withdrawal rules apply to IRA, 401(k), and other “eligible retirement plans” as defined by the CARES Act. COVID-19 has disrupted life for all of us, with tens of millions of Americans losing jobs because ... Read full article
• Overtime Gets an Overhaul The Washington Department of Labor and Industries announced sweeping changes, effective July 1, 2020, to the rules determining whether an employee in Washington State is entitled to receive overtime compensation. In Washington State, the default rule is that all employees are entitled to overtime compensation. There are exceptions, however, when the employee meets three important criteria. ... Read full article
• Divorcing During COVID-19? It is more important than ever to get an estate plan in place. If you are going through a separation and/or divorce, it is important to review your estate plan as early as possible.  In Washington State, you can start your estate planning when you know that you intend to file for divorce.  You can also draft a new Will while a divorce is pending.  Even with an ... Read full article
• Pro Tips for Virtual Mediation in Divorce In the shadow of COVID-19, change in the way that lawyers resolve cases has become a necessity. In the area of Family Law, and in divorce cases, social distancing and quarantine have altered the tools used to assist parties with their disputes. Pre-pandemic, more than 90 percent of divorce cases settled prior to trial. With ... Read full article

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