January 27, 2023 - 9am to 4:20pm

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Welcome and Opening Session
 Vertesia Gutierrez, WA State SHRM Legislative Director

An Overview of Employment Law Legislation for the 2023 Session
 Bob Battles, Director of Government Affairs, Association of Washington Business

Break

Legislator Update 
Marcus Riccelli, House Representative 3rd District.

Lunch & SHRM Update

Department of Labor: Misclassification of Independent Contractors 

 Stephen Yim, WHD, U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division

Break

The Latest on the Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave Act

 Jason Barrett, Lead Policy Analyst, Washington Employment Security Department

Break

Employment Litigation and Enforcement Trends 2023 in Review
 Catharine Morisset, Partner, Seattle Office, Fisher Phillips

Closing Comments

 Vertesia Gutierrez, WA State SHRM Legislative Director