Published on October 15, 2019 The Seattle Office of Labor Standards recently announced the 2020 minimum wage increases for large and small employers in Seattle. Effective January 1, 2020, the minimum wage for large employers, which are employers with more than 500 workers worldwide, will be $16.39 per hour. Large… Read More
Published on October 14, 2019 SEATTLE (October 14, 2019) – Seattle based law firm Ryan, Swanson & Cleveland, PLLC announces Joe Sakay has joined the firm as Member and will Chair the firm’s Banking Services, Creditors’ Rights & Bankruptcy Group. Joe joined the firm in October… Read More
Published on 10/11/2019 Federal judges in New York, Washington, and California have issued nationwide injunctions against the Trump administration’s “public charge” rule, preventing the rule from taking effect on Oct. 15. The temporary injunction specifically enjoins the government from implementing the use of any new or updated forms whose submission… Read More
Published on 10/11/2019 President Trump signed a proclamation last week requiring intending immigrants to demonstrate that they will have health insurance coverage within 30 days of entering the country or the ability to pay for medical costs once they become permanent residents of the United States. The proclamation goes… Read More
The franchising of a proven concept can be a great strategy. When a business decides to franchise, they are not just in the concept’s business, they are now in the business of finding, training and supporting franchisees and hopefully keeping franchisees happy. The franchisee becomes the partner/customer. One should purchase… Read More
