Compliance Stuff

In a first-of-its-kind decision, the Washington Supreme Court took aim at the ability of employers to prevent low wage employees in the state from “moonlighting” or otherwise supplementing their income during their employment, even when doing so would constitute competition. Duty of loyalty and anti-moonlighting provisions will be heavily scrutinized by Washington courts going forward, and employers may need to take swift action to ensure that company policies and employment agreements applicable to low wage employees are enforceable and do not expose the employer to liability. We’ll explain everything you need to know and provide four steps you can take now to help you comply.   Quick Background: Washington State Law on Non-Competes, Moonlighting, and More Washington has severely restricted non-competition agreements  since 2020 when a new state law took effect . This law includes rules on anti-moonlighting policies and provisions: No Moonlighting Restrictions for Low Wage W...