The Washington Supreme Court ruled that Washington law requires agricultural employers to pay piece workers a separate hourly wage for time spent performing "activities outside the scope of piece-rate picking work." Sarah Wixson explains what ag employers should do next.
A new federal law has changed the way that the IRS audits and collects underpayment of tax (and interest and penalties) from partnerships. Ellen Jackson and Katie Groblewski explain the changes and steps partners should take to comply.
The Building Operators and Managers Association has updated its standards for measuring rentable square footage. This post explains why commercial landlords should consider revising their lease forms.
In Centrum Financial Services v. Union Bank, decided December 17, 2017, the Court of Appeals clarified the limitations on the right of a junior lienholder to cure a default of a senior secured indebtedness. Tom Lerner reminds lenders to use caution when considering whether to foreclose on a second deed of trust.
On January 4, 2018, the prevailing wage rate to be paid to H-2A workers increases to $14.12 per hour in Washington. This post explains employers' requirements for hiring H-2A workers.
There are several reasons landlords should include a "Continuous Operations" clause in their retail leases. Serena Sayani explains the significance of this important clause.
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