COMPLIANCE ALERT: Governor Inslee Issues Sweeping COVID-19 Restrictions

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By: Boyd M. Mayo

As COVID-19 cases break records daily, Washington State Governor Jay Inslee has issued additional restrictions on Washington State businesses that go into effect Monday, November 16, 2020, at 11:59 PM and last through December 14, 2020. 

Read the following carefully, and contact us if you have any questions, as these new restrictions will directly impact many of Piskel Yahne Kovarik’s business clients, including, but not necessarily limited to, real estate companies, movie theaters, gyms, retail stores, and hospitality enterprises (bars, restaurants, brewpubs, and the like). 

  • No indoor gatherings with people outside your household (except for specialized childcare).

  • Outdoor gatherings limited to 5 people outside your household.

  • No indoor service in restaurants and bars. To-go service and outdoor dining is permitted (table-size limited to 5).

  • No indoor fitness facilities: pools and spas can remain open.

  • No indoor bowling, event venues, movie theaters, museums, zoos, aquariums.

  • No real estate open houses.

  • No wedding or funeral receptions. Ceremonies are permitted but limited to 30 people.

  • In-store retail limited to 25% indoor occupancy. No seating areas or food courts.

  • Religious services limited to 25% indoor occupancy and no more than 200 people. No choir performances, but soloists okay. Masks required.

  • Professional services must work from home when possible. Offices are restricted to 25% occupancy and closed to the public.

  • Personal services are limited to 25% maximum occupancy.

  • Long-term care facilities are limited to outdoor visits only, except end-of-life care.

  • Youth and adult amateur sports limited to outdoor only for intra-team practices. Masks required.

WE CAN HELP.  

Piskel Yahne Kovarik, PLLC (“PYK”) is an experienced team of legal professionals offering, among other things, comprehensive legal representation to owners, property managers, and businesses, including hospitality enterprises. Available for general counsel, transactional, and litigation services, PYK primarily serves clients in the areas of commercial business litigation, construction litigation, real estate disputes, purchase and sales agreements, mergers and acquisitions, general corporate representation, financial workouts, and employment issues. Focused on building strong client relationships, we have earned our reputation as aggressive litigators and creative problem-solvers. Contact our legal team today to see how we can assist you in protecting your investment.