This is nuanced and not easy to provide you with an absolute "all clear". You'll need to hire an attorney to review the agreement and the facts of...

Bev Grant is absolutely correct. It is very important to hire a lawyer to help you. It may cost you a few thousand dollars in fees. You could...

you should be careful because of the legal claim called "tortious interference with business expectancy." Under Washington law, even an at-will...

The non-compete portion of the agreement is not enforceable against you unless the employer provides something new to you -- a pay raise or a bonus...

That's really strange. You should review the EEOC Guidance on Pre-Employment Inquiries. It does a good job of explaining the law on this topic. ...

It all depends on your leverage to negotiate and the vested rights under the current agreement. Lawyers can be expensive but it's worth spending...

This seems very suspicious. It does appear that the employer "cooked up" a reason to fire him. Talk to a lawyer immediately about how to apply...

You're on the right track. Refer to Box 1 of your W-2 if you have any doubt about the compensation. Also, be aware that a noncompete is not...

You probably need to hire a lawyer to get advice under the attorney-client privilege. Any communications on this site are not privileged. Given...

This is an unprecedented time. We don't have a lot of guidance in the law. Members of the public are justifiably concerned about their safety...