The Rise in Washington Wage & Hour Class Actions: What Employers Need to Know

Washington employers face increasing wage and hour class action exposure as the prolific filing of expensive meal and rest break lawsuits continues in Washington State (with no end in sight). Join Stoel Rives labor and employment attorneys Adam Belzberg and Aaron Doyer for a discussion of the Washington Court of Appeals' decision in Androckitis v. Virginia Mason Medical Center and its implications for employer compliance, litigation exposure, and risk management. Attendees will gain practical guidance on meal and rest break requirements, common wage and hour pitfalls, and strategies for reducing the risk of class action claims.

Topics Will Include

• Developments in Washington wage and hour law
• Why wage and hour class actions are challenging to defend
• Common compliance issues that lead to litigation
• Practical steps employers can take to strengthen compliance and minimize risk

When?

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. PT

Who Should Attend?

HR professionals, business leaders, in-house counsel, payroll professionals, and others responsible for workforce management, wage and hour compliance, employee relations, or workplace policies.

Registration

Please contact Stephanie Lino at stephanie.lino@stoel.com to register for this webinar. 

Questions?

If you have any questions or need additional information, please email events@stoel.com.