Most employees don’t start researching leave laws until they’re already under stress. You may be dealing with a serious health issue, welcoming a new child, or caring for a family member—while HR starts using acronyms like FMLA and PFML and expects you to keep up. In Washington, two laws usually come into play in these moments: the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML). They sound similar, but they serve different purp

Employees sometimes come to us wanting to pursue a lawsuit, but it’s not always that simple. Many workers have signed an arbitration agreement as part of their hiring paperwork, especially at larger companies. Because of this, not everyone is allowed to file a lawsuit in court. It’s still important to understand the difference between a lawsuit and arbitration, because the two processes work very differently — and your rights can look different in each one. What is a lawsuit?