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Washington Expands Coverage for Paid Family and Medical Leave Eligibility

The Washington Legislature made several significant changes to the state’s Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program during the 2021 legislative session that all Washington employers should know.

COP26: Corporate Impacts and Opportunities

The 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26), wrapped up earlier this month in Glasgow, Scotland, after two weeks of negotiations.

Perkins Coie Stands Against Antisemitism

Perkins Coie LLP stands against hate, racism, xenophobia, and discrimination in any form and against any person or group. In this statement, we specifically condemn the alarming rise in attacks against Jews, and we stand in solidarity with our Jewish colleagues, clients, and friends as we denounce antisemitism in all its forms.

Relaxing of Employment Authorization Extension Policies for E, H-4, and L Visa Dependent Spouses

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security reached a settlement agreement on November 10, 2021, to allow automatic extensions of employment authorization for certain H-4 and L dependent spouses.

Employers Are Offering Different Types of Shots at This Year’s Holiday Parties

Employer vaccination policies are probably the hottest workplace topic as we head into the holiday season.

How the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and Build Back Better Bill Would Advance the Offshore Wind Sector

The $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which President Biden signed into law today, and the proposed $1.75 trillion Build Back Better Act (H.R. 5376) each set aside historic investments in clean energy.

A Change Is on the Horizon: A Revised ASTM Standard for Phase I Environmental Site Assessments

After a lengthy committee process, ASTM International revised its standard practice for Phase I environmental site assessments (ASTM E1527) for the first time since 2013.

How the New Infrastructure Act Aims to Bridge the Digital Divide

President Biden recently signed the long-awaited bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).

Washington’s PFAS Chemical Action Plan: Another Piece in the Regulatory Patchwork

On November 3, 2021, the Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) published its final PFAS Chemical Action Plan (Plan), which provides a roadmap for addressing uses and releases of those chemicals in Washington State to protect human health and the environment.

GLBA Safeguards Rule Updated to Impose New Data Security Requirements

Following a 3-2 vote, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced amendments to the Safeguards Rule under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act.

Regift Responsibly This Holiday Season

Consumers today are conscious of environmental issues. Younger generations in particular have a clear preference for environmentally friendly products—74% of millennials and 62% of Gen Z are willing to pay more for sustainable goods.

Frequently Asked Questions on OSHA’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued its long-awaited emergency temporary standard (ETS) requiring all employers with a total of 100 or more employees to mandate vaccination and/or weekly COVID-19 testing.