Doors open at 5pm, conversation from 6 -7

Parking: Free parking is available across the street at the mall, or is validated by the local merchants if you shop there (Dote Coffee, Nordstrom Rack, Dukes, etc.) Parking in the building can be up to $12.

How to get here: From most of the entrances you must enter the building and go up to the 2nd floor. Then proceed through the food court to the left/east side elevators. Take the elevators to the 10th floor.

Snacks and beverages will be hosted by IMA.

About the Event

Wage & Hour Risk: Navigating the Growing Threat of Class Action Exposure in Washington

Employers across a wide range of industries are encountering an increasing wave of wage and hour claims, a trend that shows no signs of slowing down. These lawsuits commonly focus on complex topics such as compliance with meal and rest break requirements, compensation for travel time between job sites, the procedures involved in donning and doffing personal protective equipment, and the reliability of timekeeping practices. No employer is immune from this growing class action lawsuit trend.

You're invited to participate in an insightful discussion led by Joshua Brittingham, chair of the Labor and Employment Practice Group at Carney Badley Spellman in Seattle. This session will shed light on the latest risks facing employers and offer practical strategies for successfully navigating the evolving regulatory landscape surrounding wage and hour laws in Washington. Don't miss this opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of how to protect your organization and stay ahead of emerging legal developments. 

About the Speaker - Joshua Brittingham

Joshua Brittingham helps employers prevent, manage, and resolve high-exposure labor and employment disputes. He counsels management on compliance and risk mitigation and defends employers in complex litigation, class actions, and labor relations matters before courts and administrative agencies.

Josh represents private and public employers across a wide range of industries in matters arising under federal, state, and local employment and labor laws. His practice focuses on disputes and decisions that carry enterprise-level risk, including wage and hour class actions, discrimination and retaliation claims, wrongful discharge, and union-related matters. He regularly advises employers on how early decisions—at the policy, investigation, and response stage—can shape litigation outcomes.