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Working Wise was created by the K&L Gates Labor, Employment and Workplace Safety practice to provide updates and compliance tips to lawyers and HR professionals.

Dec 18, 2018

In this episode, K&L Gates Seattle Of Counsel Catherine Smith discusses five key tips to help employers prepare for a union organizing drive and union representation election. Employers will learn what they can and cannot do in responding to union organizing efforts.

Presenter: Catherine C. Smith


Nov 19, 2018

In this episode, Suzanne Thomas discusses federal and state regulations regarding employers' use of credit checks, and offers some helpful practices for employers.

Presenter: Suzanne Thomas


Oct 8, 2018

In this episode, Hayes Stover discusses the obligations of employers to complete and retain United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Form I-9 for each of their new employee hires. 

Presenter: Hayes Stover


Sep 26, 2018

In this episode of the Working Wise Podcast Series, Sam Hernandez discusses trade secrets, key regulations governing them, and considerations for employers before, during, and after employment.

Presenters: Samuel Hernandez

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Aug 28, 2018

In this episode, Joshua Rinschler discusses misclassification of employees as independent contractors and provides tips to employers for avoiding misclassification.    

Presenters: Joshua Rinschler

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