Withheld paycheck

You should contact the payroll department of DSHS directly about your paycheck. It is risky to make assumptions about retaliation based on so...

Employment service fee

You do not say whether or not you have already signed the "employee understanding packet," which would permit me to respond more specifically. As...

Taxes taken out when independent contractor

You should also clarify whether the withdrawal is for income taxes or sales taxes or some combination thereof. In Washington, most service...

Racial comments

This sounds like a very small employer - if that is true, reporting the conduct internally might not be an option. Are you in the hospitality...

What is the legal definition of harrassment in the state of Washington?

I think you should broaden your concerns and perhaps consider whether you are entitled to workers' compensation for the stress caused by this...

Washington State Court vs. Federal Court

It does sound as though you are acting as your own attorney, which is a very bad idea. Seasoned employment lawyers struggle with the very...

You should check with the Labor & Industries website for the actual detailed regulations, but I believe the company is required to reimburse you...

Employer Falsifying Time Cards

It is NEVER legal for a supervisor to "falsify" your time card, even if s/he is trying to "help" you (perhaps by punching your card to reflect that...

Notice of resignation

It is important to review your employee manual and any documents that you may have signed before weighing in on this question. However, if your...

Washington State/Federal Employment laws

There is no law requiring posting of open positions. However, an employer may well have a contractual obligation to do so based upon past...