SEBRIS BUSTO JAMES
is recognized nationally as one of the top labor and employment law firms representing employers, and is ranked regionally as a Tier 1 firm for its employment and class action litigation and traditional labor expertise. From its founding in 1992, the firm’s mission has been to provide the highest quality labor and employment law representation and distinguish itself as a cost-effective alternative to the large multi-practice corporate law firms in the Seattle area. The firm’s lawyers are sought after for their ability to help corporate executives and human resources professionals navigate workplace challenges of all types, as well as their skill in conducting workplace investigations for public and private-sector employers.
News
The Best in the West!
SBJ attorneys have again been recognized by Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America for their skill and expertise in employment and labor law. BEST LAWYERS – 2024: Tina Aiken (“Employment Law – Management”) Jillian Barron (“Employment Law – Management” and “Litigation – Labor and Employment”) Darren Feider (“Employment Law – Management” and “Litigation – […]
”Tenacious D”
Sometimes the best defense is a good offense. That proved true for Jeff James and Amanda Masters in their recent defense of a municipal client facing multi-million-dollar claims for race discrimination and retaliation. Through a series of successful motions, Jeff and Amanda weakened the plaintiff’s case while bolstering their client’s position. Finally, facing a motion […]
It’s Not a Federal Case (anymore)
Jeff James recently assisted out-of-state counsel in getting a pro se plaintiff’s complaints dismissed from federal court with prejudice. As is the case with most pro se plaintiffs, the Court showed leniency and gave the plaintiff multiple opportunities to submit a complaint that could survive dismissal. But she proved to be an even worse lawyer […]
COVID-19 Litigation Re-cap
Now that the pandemic is largely behind us, we can look back on client “successes” in battling COVID-19 and legal actions that were brought by unvaccinated employees. Jeff James and Christy Kirchmeier teamed up to obtain dismissal of dozens of EEOC Charges alleging failure to accommodate religious, political, and ideological opposition to the COVID-19 vaccine. […]
Publications
- Employment Law Notes
- September 2023
NLRB Ruling Facilitates Union Recognition
- Employment Law Notes
- August 2023
EEOC’s Updated Guidance on Disabilities Provides New Information and Reminders for Employers
- Employment Law Notes
- July 2023
U.S. Supreme Court Makes It Easier for Employees to Seek Religious Accommodations
- Employment Law Notes
- June 2023
Washington Restricts Pre-Employment Cannabis Testing
- Employment Law Notes
- May 2023
Seattle Leads in Protecting Gig Workers
- Employment Law Notes
- April 2023
Reducing Harmful Bias in Hiring Algorithms
- Employment Law Notes
- March 2023
NLRB Rules that Employers May Not Silence Employees with Confidentiality and Non-Disparagement Provisions
- Employment Law Notes
- February 2023
Washington Employers Face Increased Pay Transparency Requirements
- Employment Law Notes
- January 2023
Ninth Circuit Revives Teacher’s First Amendment Lawsuit and Rules MAGA Hat Was Protected Speech
- Employment Law Notes
- December 2022