Agenda

9:00 to 9:10

Welcome

Michael Church

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9:10 - 10:10

Washington State Legislative Update

James Crandall, Association of Washington Business Government Affairs Director

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10:10 - 10:25

Break

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10:25 – 11:25

Critical Insights for HR Professional into the New Retail Sales Tax (ESSB 5814)

Darlene Warner, Tax Policy Specialist

Joshua Basher, Tax Information Specialist

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11:25 to Noon

Lunch on your own

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Noon to 1:00

Why the WA Supreme Court Matters: Current Developments in Washington Employment Law

Supreme Court Justice, Raquel Montoya-Lewis

 

1:00 to 1:15

Break

 

1:15 to 2:15

Key Legislation Pending before the House Labor and Workplace Standards Committee

Representative Suzanne Schmidt

 

2:15 to 2:30

Break

 

2:30 to 3:30

2026 Employment Litigation and Enforcement Trend

Catharine Morisset, Partner, Seattle Office, Fisher Phillips

 

3:30 to 3:40

Closing Comments

Michael Church