The Washington Supreme Court ruled on October 18, 2007, that time spent driving to and from work in a company vehicle should be considered as hours worked and included in calculations of overtime pay. The case, Stevens v. Brink’s Home Security, Inc., No. 79815-0 (Oct. 18, 2007), is an important ruling under wage and hour… Read More
Archives for February 10, 2008
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Washington Court Dismisses Medical Marijuana Lawsuit
Superior Court Judge Sally F. Olsen dismissed a lawsuit filed in Kitsap County Superior Court alleging that an employee was wrongfully discharged for using marijuana. An article about the case can be found here. The employee alleged a claim for wrongful discharge in violation of public policy arguing she was using legally using medicinal marijuana… Read More