Employee Rights — Blog — Lisa Benedetti

New Washington law requires employers to disclose pay ranges in job listings

It is a sadly common occurrence among job seekers. They search job listings looking for potential employment. They see openings that appear to fit their skills and interest. Yet despite detailing all the requirements the employer has for the applicants, the ad provides little to no information about the benefits the applicant can expect to get in return. Perhaps just a vague reference to “competitive” pay and benefits based upon experience.

Legal NewsLisa BenedettiDecember 30, 2022L&I, Employee Rights, Job Seeking

Congress approves bill to end Forced Arbitration Clauses in employment-based sexual assault cases

Forced arbitration clauses are practically everywhere. They’re found in the fine print of all sorts of contracts — when you open a bank account, when you sign up for a cell phone plan, when you move into a nursing home, and so on.

Legal NewsLisa BenedettiFebruary 16, 2022Forced Arbitration Clauses, Employee Rights, Sexual Assault