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2025 WAPELRA Fall Webinar: Pay Equity in Washington
2025 WAPELRA Fall Webinar: Pay Equity in Washington
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 (9:30 AM - 11:00 AM)
(PST)
Description
This session will provide an in-depth look at pay equity laws and regulations in Washington State, with a comparison to federal requirements. Participants will gain a clear understanding of legal compliance and risk management, including state and federal enforcement mechanisms, essential documentation and recordkeeping practices, and potential legal liabilities for non-compliance. The training will also cover best practices for implementing pay equity programs, offering practical strategies to promote fairness, reduce risk, and strengthen organizational equity initiatives.
Presenter Bio:
Erik Laiho advises a wide range of private and public sector employers on optimizing their labor relations functions. He has extensive experience assisting employers with union organizing campaigns, responding to unlawful labor practice charges, and representing clients in labor arbitrations stemming from collective bargaining agreements.
In addition to his labor relations work, Erik defends large corporations, local businesses, and individuals against claims involving employee misclassification, wage and hour violations, non-competition agreements, safety violations, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination. He also provides guidance on benefits claims, leave law compliance, and employee disciplinary matters.
Pricing
If you are a member: You MUST be logged in to purchase at the member rate of $25 and only ONE member registration can be made at a time. If registering multiple members, you MUST log in under each member SEPARATELY. Non-members registration rate is $99.
If you are still having difficulty, please get in touch with Kelsia Buxton at educate@npelra.org
VIRTUAL
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 (9:30 AM - 11:00 AM)
(PST)
Registered Guests
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2025 WAPELRA Fall Webinar: Pay Equity in Washington
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 (9:30 AM - 11:00 AM) (PST)
Description
This session will provide an in-depth look at pay equity laws and regulations in Washington State, with a comparison to federal requirements. Participants will gain a clear understanding of legal compliance and risk management, including state and federal enforcement mechanisms, essential documentation and recordkeeping practices, and potential legal liabilities for non-compliance. The training will also cover best practices for implementing pay equity programs, offering practical strategies to promote fairness, reduce risk, and strengthen organizational equity initiatives.
Presenter Bio:
Erik Laiho advises a wide range of private and public sector employers on optimizing their labor relations functions. He has extensive experience assisting employers with union organizing campaigns, responding to unlawful labor practice charges, and representing clients in labor arbitrations stemming from collective bargaining agreements.
In addition to his labor relations work, Erik defends large corporations, local businesses, and individuals against claims involving employee misclassification, wage and hour violations, non-competition agreements, safety violations, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination. He also provides guidance on benefits claims, leave law compliance, and employee disciplinary matters.
If you are a member: You MUST be logged in to purchase at the member rate of $25 and only ONE member registration can be made at a time. If registering multiple members, you MUST log in under each member SEPARATELY. Non-members registration rate is $99.
If you are still having difficulty, please get in touch with Kelsia Buxton at educate@npelra.org
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