Can my boss fax a job description to my doctor and have them fill it out without my consent? If they do can they hide it

More information is needed to really answer your question. If this is a work place injury (Workers' Compensation), the communications between your...

Are salaried employes required to make at least minimum wage when begin paid their salary rate?

The Washington Minimum Wage Act provides guidance. First, depending upon your role in retail you may be inappropriately considered a salaried,...

As a general rule, WA State Workers' Compensation laws protect against retaliation for filing a claim. It is often difficult to prove these cases...

Do I have a case against by employer?

I am sorry for your frustrating situation. As a general rule it is not a violation of any law for your bosses or employers to discipline you,...

After getting hurt on the job, I was fired.

If I understand your current situation, your L&I claim is already accepted? If so, and because you are not able to currently work at the job of...

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Washington law presumes that unused vacation is not paid on separation of employment. As you indicate your employee handbook and/or employment...

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If hired without disclosing M.S. and disclosing later, can the employer then ask why me didn't disclose before being hired?

The same laws that would prohibit your employer from "firing" you for having M.S. would also prevent them from not hiring you based on that...

Can an employer search employees personal belongings?

Generally speaking yes. You have no specific right to privacy. This can vary depending upon contract, or some form of agreement with your...

Its been about 3 1/2 years since my ex-employer hasent paid me my final 2 paychecks, do I still have a worth while claim?

The Statute of Limiations for wage issues in WA is 3 years. Based on that alone a likely answer is that you no longer have a claim. The answer will...

How long does an employer have to pay out an employee's final paycheck when they leave voluntarily in the state of washington

Wages due an employee must be paid at the end of the established pay period. Washington law also presumes that unused vacation is not paid on...