Providence hit with lawsuit for failing to provide reasonable accommodations to pregnant employees
SEATTLE — Washington Attorney General Nick Brown sued Providence Health & Services on Wednesday, May 13, accusing the state’s largest health care provider of repeatedly denying pregnant and nursing employees the reasonable workplace accommodations required by state law. “Taking commonsense steps to keep pregnant and nursing employees and their babies safe and healthy isn’t optional […]
Decade of sexual harassment and wage theft exposed in AG lawsuit against bikini barista boss
SEATTLE—Washington State Attorney General’s Office has filed a suit against Jonathan Tagle, the owner of four “bikini barista” coffee stands in King and Snohomish counties. He is accused of subjecting female employees to years of quid pro quo sexual harassment, retaliation against those who resisted, and systemic wage theft, including failure to pay minimum wages, […]
Washington State Supreme Court Justice Mary Yu to retire
OLYMPIA—Washington State Supreme Court Justice Mary Yu announced her retirement, effective December 31, 2025, concluding a judicial career spanning over 25 years. “Throughout her time on the bench, Justice Yu has demonstrated her commitment to respect, dignity and fairness for all,” Governor Bob Ferguson released in a statement. “As the first in her family to […]
