Kathleen Dillon Hunt's Answers (133)

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In WA state is a past employer limited providing only certain information

Kathleen's answer | Answered on July 01, 2008

A cautious employer will only confirm your name, dates worked, positions held and salary if authorized by you. A less cautious employer can...

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Bona fide occupational qualification

Kathleen's answer | Answered on July 01, 2008

I would be surprised if your Union executive board did not have a lawyer -- if they do not, they should immediatey contact legal counsel. If you...

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WA state employment law, issuing final paycheck

Kathleen's answer | Answered on June 30, 2008

No later than the next regular pay period.

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Refused light duty, then fired.

Kathleen's answer | Answered on June 30, 2008

Your neighbor should have spoken to an employment attorney before he refused the light duty position, because that refusal justified the employer's...

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What is an employer's window to conduct post and pre-employment background checks in WA state

Kathleen's answer | Answered on June 30, 2008

This is a classic post that is impossible to answer with the information provided. Relying on a web site to inform you of the law, especially if...

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In WA state can I claim unemployment benefits after quitting my job due to manager and coworkers?

Kathleen's answer | Answered on June 27, 2008

DO NOT FILE YOUR UNEMPLOYMENT CLAIM WITHOUT SPEAKING TO AN ATTORNEY - a few hundred dollars spent for advice will save you the possible loss of...

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Wrongfully terminated while on medical leave`

Kathleen's answer | Answered on June 24, 2008

Go to www.welaweb.org and find an employment lawyer who represents employees to help you. Yes, there are various statutes of limitations that...

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Employment

Kathleen's answer | Answered on June 24, 2008

See an employment lawyer experienced in Washington law, who will want to review what kind of papers you signed, and to know more about you. Based...

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Is it my race or my age, and if so could I prove it?

Kathleen's answer | Answered on June 24, 2008

I hate to disagree with another lawyer, but as one who practices employment law exclusively, I'm afraid I must. You most certainly ARE a member of...

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Verbal and email employment offer--

Kathleen's answer | Answered on June 20, 2008

"He" should see a qualified employment lawyer immediately. The lawyer would have to review the exact communications in detail to determine whether...

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