Recent Developments In Employment Law
Decision: Karstetter v. King County Corrections Guild
The Washington State Supreme Court issued a decision in Karstetter v. King County Correction Guild on Friday July 18, 2019 protecting the right of in-house counsel to bring breach of contract claims and wrongful discharge claims. The decision also extends protected activity to those who assist in whistleblower investigations, and reinforces the limited application of the Peritt model. The King...
Decision: Taylor v. BNSF Railroad
The Washington Supreme Court held on July 11, 2019 in Taylor v. BNSF Railroad Holdings Inc., in answer to a certified question from the Ninth Circuit, that obesity always qualifies as an impairment under the Washington Law against Discrimination (“WLAD”). Judge Robart had dismissed the case because Taylor could not prove either his obesity was caused by an independent...
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