In the ever-evolving landscape of employment law, Washington employers find themselves at the crossroads of compliance and litigation, especially when it comes to handling wage complaints.
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In the ever-evolving landscape of employment law, Washington employers find themselves at the crossroads of compliance and litigation, especially when it comes to handling wage complaints. The recent Washington State Supreme Court opinion involving Cannabis Green, LLC, sheds light on the intricate dance between employers and the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I).
Imagine you're the captain of a ship, navigating through the stormy seas of wage and hour laws. Suddenly, you receive a message from the lighthouse—it's L&I, signaling potential violations. But here's the twist: the message isn't a formal decree, nor does it specify the exact amount of treasure (wages) owed. Instead, it's an informal directive to resolve the alleged wage violations for an unspecified amount.
In the case of Cannabis Green, LLC, an employee alleged that the company failed to pay her overtime wages for hours worked across all three of its stores. During its investigation, L&I uncovered potential wage and hour violations affecting other employees. According to L&I, Cannabis Green failed to fully comply with L&I's demands for payroll records and work...
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