Today we find ourselves in unsettling and unprecedented times around the globe. As always, the well-being of our clients, employees, partners, and community is our priority. We are reaching out to let you know what we are doing at Phillips Law Firm both from a health and safety standpoint as well as client service. On […]
Washington will be one of only eight states with paid leave in full effect. This is a big benefit to workers whether it’s a serious health conditions or caring for a family member in need. Starting in January of 2020, a new insurance program called Paid Family Medical Leave is going into effect, and any […]
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For the first time since 1976 there are major changes being made to Washington’s overtime rules. The Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) announced the rule change on Dec. 11, which will go in effect on July 1, 2020. The Department of Labor and Industries has updated the rules that determine which workers in Washington […]
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One might expect a transportation bill to propose new roads or enlargement of already existing roads, in an effort to help decrease the ever-increasing roadway traffic in Washington State. According to this new bill, Washington state can no longer build itself out of congestion and expanding roadways is not the right path to clearing up […]
As many as 799 students have been kept out of school on Wednesday, Jan 8, 2020 because they don’t have the proper vaccination paperwork. Students were kept home as a result of a law change enacted by Washington State Legislators in May of 2019. The new law, which applies to both public and private schools, […]
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The smoking and vaping age was set to rise from 18 to 21 in Washington State on Jan 1, 2020, but due to a new federal law implemented, this change applies for all U.S. States. Washington’s Gov. Jay Inslee signed this legislation in April, before it was signed as a federal law by the President […]
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Cyclist and Automobiles – 3 Feet of Space Bicyclists and drivers share the road on a common basis. However, as of Jan. 1, 2020 Washington Drivers must give cyclists and pedestrians three feet of space, or more, if passing them on the road. Lawmakers of Washington approved the new addition to the law in May […]
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The NDAA or the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 has passed through the Senate and the House as of 12/17/19 and has been signed into a law by President Trump on 12/20/19. This bill will allow military personnel who were victims of medical malpractice to sue the government for financial compensation. Previously, […]
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What counts as “pain and suffering” in Washington State? In the realm of the law, damages can be categorized into “economic damages” and “noneconomic damages”. Understandably, Washington State law classifies pain and suffering under the category of noneconomic damages. Noneconomic damages are subjective and can include things such as: Mental anguish Emotional distress Loss of […]
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Those who have been involved in an automobile accident in Washington State may rightly be curious as to what the average car accident settlement amounts to. Unfortunately, this question does not have a straightforward answer. There are so many factors involved in vehicle accident settlements that the amount awarded, if awarded at all, can vary […]
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Notice to Clients: COVID – 19
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Today we find ourselves in unsettling and unprecedented times around the globe. As always, the well-being of our clients, employees, partners, and community is our priority. We are reaching out to let you know what we are doing at Phillips Law Firm both from a health and safety standpoint as well as client service. On […]
Paid Time Off For Family Leave
Categories: News
Washington will be one of only eight states with paid leave in full effect. This is a big benefit to workers whether it’s a serious health conditions or caring for a family member in need. Starting in January of 2020, a new insurance program called Paid Family Medical Leave is going into effect, and any […]
Overtime Reform After 44 Years
Categories: News
For the first time since 1976 there are major changes being made to Washington’s overtime rules. The Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) announced the rule change on Dec. 11, which will go in effect on July 1, 2020. The Department of Labor and Industries has updated the rules that determine which workers in Washington […]
New Bill Proposes “Holistic” Change
Categories: News
One might expect a transportation bill to propose new roads or enlargement of already existing roads, in an effort to help decrease the ever-increasing roadway traffic in Washington State. According to this new bill, Washington state can no longer build itself out of congestion and expanding roadways is not the right path to clearing up […]
799 Students Kept Out of School
Categories: News
As many as 799 students have been kept out of school on Wednesday, Jan 8, 2020 because they don’t have the proper vaccination paperwork. Students were kept home as a result of a law change enacted by Washington State Legislators in May of 2019. The new law, which applies to both public and private schools, […]
Smoking age now 21
Categories: News
The smoking and vaping age was set to rise from 18 to 21 in Washington State on Jan 1, 2020, but due to a new federal law implemented, this change applies for all U.S. States. Washington’s Gov. Jay Inslee signed this legislation in April, before it was signed as a federal law by the President […]
Cyclist and Automobiles – 3 Feet of Space
Categories: News
Cyclist and Automobiles – 3 Feet of Space Bicyclists and drivers share the road on a common basis. However, as of Jan. 1, 2020 Washington Drivers must give cyclists and pedestrians three feet of space, or more, if passing them on the road. Lawmakers of Washington approved the new addition to the law in May […]
Service Members can Now Hold Government Accountable
Categories: News
The NDAA or the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 has passed through the Senate and the House as of 12/17/19 and has been signed into a law by President Trump on 12/20/19. This bill will allow military personnel who were victims of medical malpractice to sue the government for financial compensation. Previously, […]
Understanding Pain and Suffering in Washington State
Categories: News
What counts as “pain and suffering” in Washington State? In the realm of the law, damages can be categorized into “economic damages” and “noneconomic damages”. Understandably, Washington State law classifies pain and suffering under the category of noneconomic damages. Noneconomic damages are subjective and can include things such as: Mental anguish Emotional distress Loss of […]
Average Car Accident Settlement Amount in Washington State
Categories: News
Those who have been involved in an automobile accident in Washington State may rightly be curious as to what the average car accident settlement amounts to. Unfortunately, this question does not have a straightforward answer. There are so many factors involved in vehicle accident settlements that the amount awarded, if awarded at all, can vary […]