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WA law restricts noncompete agreements. They keep popping up anyway
A Pasco man is being sued by his former company for breaking a noncompete contract, in a case that tests WA’s ability to enforce its own labor laws.
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Seattle Veterans Affairs staffer alleges whistleblower retaliation
The chief of logistics for the Puget Sound hospital system says he’s being punished for speaking out about deteriorating building conditions.
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WA police get one hour of hate-crime training despite rising cases
Experts say that without sufficient education about modern best practices, some officers may not even recognize incidents as bias-related.
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‘Beyond failure’: WA teen loses legs at school-based work program
Thousands of students enroll in work-for-credit programs, but a 16-year-old’s case shows life-altering consequences of risky jobs and murky oversight.
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Small businesses continue legal battle over denied pandemic aid
Corporations have used the courts to secure millions in federal loan forgiveness, but some entrepreneurs with fewer resources have yet to see a dime.