Seattles

Seattle’s Legal Landscape: New Law School Grads Reap 21% Salary Surge, Outpacing National Averages

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Seattle, Washington, is emerging as a prime destination for recent law school graduates, with new figures indicating a substantial increase in starting salaries for junior lawyers. Recent data from the National Association for Law Placement shows a striking 21% rise in median starting pay since 2021, surpassing $200,000 in the city. While the average starting salary for junior attorneys nationwide remains stable around $160,000, law firms in Seattle are notably upping their game to recruit talent. This local increase reflects a broader trend in the legal industry, where firms in competitive markets such as Washington, … Read more

Instacart and DoorDash Implement Price Increases in Response to Seattle’s New Minimum Pay Law

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SEATTLE, Washington – Instacart and DoorDash are implementing price hikes in Seattle following the city’s new minimum pay law for delivery drivers. The law took effect on January 13, 2022, and requires companies like Instacart and DoorDash to pay their drivers a certain rate per minute and per mile during orders. This move comes as the federal government is also considering raising wages for gig workers across the country. Under the new law, delivery-app drivers in Seattle must be paid at least 44 cents per minute and 74 cents per mile during orders, or $5 … Read more