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Emily Seibold is a labor and employment attorney who has worked on a variety of civil matters and appellate cases.

While attending law school, Emily was a judicial extern to the Honorable Suzanne R. Parisien of the King County Superior Court and a judicial intern to the Honorable Chief Judge Beth M. Andrus of the Washington State Division I Court of Appeals. She was a summer associate with Stoel Rives in 2023.

UPDATE AS OF 3/24/2026: This week, Governor Bob Ferguson signed HB 1155 into law, effectively banning workplace noncompete agreements and redefining permissible nonsolicitation agreements. The law takes effect on June 30, 2027. While its effective date is more than a year away, employers should begin preparing to adjust their policies and procedures accordingly. Once effective…

Washington’s legislature has approved two bills poised to significantly reshape employer obligations around layoffs and job postings. Though not yet signed into law, both bills—if enacted—will require prompt action and policy updates from employers operating in the state.

Mini-WARN Act: More Notice, Broader Reach

Senate Bill 5525, modeled on the federal WARN Act, ups the…