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My employer cut my Sunday pay 6 months ago without my knowledge, and will only pay 6o days backpay, any way to get the rest?
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Answered on April 16, 2013
You should be able to get the full six months. If there others, it might be a class action case. Wrongfully withheld wages are subject to damages...
Can my boss refuse to pay me if i stay late to finish closing?
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Answered on April 08, 2013
I agree with the prior response. The short answer is no, an employer must pay non exempt workers for all of their time and time and a half for...
Seller of building knew of asbestos but checked box "seller has no knowledge of asbestos". What are my options?
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Answered on April 05, 2013
I agree with the prior responses -- this sounds like a fraud case. The seller has the responsibility to disclose latent defects. The facts sound...
Construction Contract - penalty clause
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Answered on April 03, 2013
First of all, avoid the word "penalty" and replace it with "liquidated damages." It might sound like semantics, but penalties are unenforceable. ...
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I need to know if I can get out of my non compete contact.
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Answered on March 31, 2013
If you continue to do work for the new vendor and have access to proprietary information, then the contract may be enforceable. Non-compete...
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Would an illegal action breach a contract between company and employee?
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Answered on March 22, 2013
Working off the clock is a violation of wage laws in Washington. Depending upon the industry and the facts, you may have a whistleblower or a...
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What is a reasonable time frame that a non-specific Non-compete contract would expire. Very vague with no specific details or ti
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Answered on March 22, 2013
As a general rule, an employee who has not signed an agreement not to compete is, upon leaving employment, free to compete. However, non-compete...
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What measures can Washington State employees take to ensure their employer pays earned wages?
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Answered on March 14, 2013
Washington law is excellent on protecting wages for employees and, importantly, there is individual personal liability for nonpayment of wages for...
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Can i be demoted and loose pay during company take over
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Answered on March 14, 2013
In Washington, employees are hired on an "at will" basis and you can be fired or demoted unless it is for a prohibited reason (e.g.,...
Can you record conversations when someone has been threatening you and sexually harassing you?
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Answered on March 06, 2013
First off, if you are going to a mediation, then you need representation to advise you regarding your case. The facts you describe certainly...
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