Is this considered employee discrimination and who should I contact if so?

Disparate treatment (meaning your employer treats someone else better than you) can rise to the level of an actionable employment claim but only if...

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Is it legal for them to require this letter before allowing me to return to work?

Yes, this is standard procedure for many jobs. While an employer cannot discriminate against you (i.e. not allow to return to work) based on your...

Is it up to the employer whether or not to offer a severance package or just unemployment? Is this wrongful termination?

Severance packages are entirely discretionary and are not required. Many employers offer severance packages in exchange for an employee waiving...

Can I sue/cite my employer for work related stress and other issues?

You raise multiple issues that are actually very separate concerns even though they all combine into one difficult situation for you. Your...

Do I have any recourse? If so, what are my steps?

Under Washington State law your employer has an obligation to accommodate you and engage in the interactive process. Terminating you in lieu of...

Is suddenly requiring a noncompete or your fired legal in Washington state? Is there any legal recourse?

A non-compete clause in Washington State is unenforceable unless there is consideration. What does that mean? Unless your employer gives you...

Is this legal under Wa State or Federal law?

An answer to your question depends in large part on whether you are properly classified as an exempt employee under the Fair Labor Standards Act. ...

Can I sue them ? How can I secure myself in this situation.

I am an employment attorney and don't do immigration so the extent your H1B or GC status would impact your employment, I cannot answer that...

Is a witnessed verbal agreement binding?

If you were officially on FMLA leave, then they cannot engage in any adverse action against you. Additionally, if you actually worked those hours...

Can my employer require me to work overtime?

A company is required to pay you for your time worked. If you feel the OT is necessary to complete your job and you do work OT, as long as they...