Early Warning Signs of Class Actions: Proactive Strategies for Washington Employers

Cost

There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.

Wednesday, August 5, 2026
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Pacific
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Mountain
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Central
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Eastern

About the Program

Employment class actions have risen dramatically in Washington state over the last few years, leaving employers at increased risk of exposure. Join us for a timely webinar on how to identify and respond to early warning signs of class action exposure, the latest trends in class actions, and what proactive steps employers can take to mitigate risk.

In this session, our wage and hour team will cover:

Recent litigation trends in Washington class action filings;
How Washington's Department of Labor and Industries is responding;
Common early warning signs, including patterns in personnel file requests;
Steps employers can take immediately upon receiving initial indicators;
Practical considerations when evaluating arbitration agreements;
Leveraging data analytics and audits to proactively identify potential vulnerabilities;
Maintaining privilege during pre-suit compliance efforts;
Emerging class action trends in Washington, including legislative efforts to amend key underlying employment laws;
Strategies to strengthen compliance and reduce exposure before a claim materializes.

If you have any questions, please contact Emily Anderson at eaanderson@seyfarth.com and reference this event.

Learn more about our Employment and Wage and Hour practices.

To request CLE credit please fill out the attendance verification form here. To comply with State CLE Requirements, CLE forms requesting credit in IL or CA must be received before the end of the month in which the program took place. Credit will not be issued for forms received after such date. For all other jurisdictions forms must be submitted within 10 business days of the program taking place or we will not be able to process the request.

Our live programming is accredited for CLE in CA, IL, and NY (for both newly admitted and experienced). Credit will be applied as requested, but cannot be guaranteed for TX, NJ, GA, NC and WA. The following jurisdictions may accept reciprocal credit with our accredited states, and individuals can use the certificate they receive to gain CLE credit therein: AZ, AR, CT, HI and ME. For all other jurisdictions, a general certificate of attendance and the necessary materials will be issued that can be used for self-application. CLE decisions are made by each local board, and can take up to 12 weeks to process. If you have questions about jurisdictions, please email CLE@seyfarth.com.

Please note that programming under 60 minutes of CLE content is not eligible for credit in GA. programs that are not open to the public are not eligible for credit in NC.