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How to get a written statement of the reason(s) you were fired in Washington stateWritten by: Keller W. Allen Reputation Level 6
Posted about 3 years ago. Applies to Washington, 0 helpful votes, 0 comments
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Send a letter to your former employer asking for the reason(s) you were dischargedTo obtain a written explanation identifying the reason(s) why you were discharged, you must provide your former employer with a written request. Although not specifically required by the regulation, sending a certified return-receipt letter to the former employer is a good idea for purposes of documenting that it was received by the former employer. 2
Your former employer's obligationsAccording to the L&I regulation, the former employer must furnish a signed written statement setting forth the reason(s) and effective date of the discharge within 10 working days of the former employee's written request. Additional ResourcesSee Washington Administrative Code 296-126-050(3); See also the Washington State Department of Labor & Indsutries website http://www.lni.wa.gov/ Related Questions1 Attorney answers: 
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