Now an applicant has made a complaint about me to HR

You should talk to an attorney. Do not make these kinds of statements on a public forum like this. Talk to someone in an attorney-client...

Do I have to disclose this new business venture to my current employer? Is this in any way a breech of my contract with them?

Do you have an employment agreement? What does it say about your obligations to your employer? That's the first step. If there is no relevant...

Could I voice-record conversation with HR?

You could ask. HR will probably say "no". You can refuse to participate. The company can fire you for refusing to participate (unless you have...

As a male employee in a private sector company do I have a viable claim against my female employer for workplace discrimination?

What you have described is gender discrimination. It does not matter that it's a woman doing this to you, even though gender discrimination is...

It is illegal to ask political views as a superior and also then let people know they won't hire if they have differing beliefs?

Washington law prohibits discrimination based on "creed". That usually applies to a religious belief, not politics. You're probably out of...

Does this mean that I give my right to own inventions to COMPANY during and after my employment?

In Washington, there is an Inventions Assignments statute that prohibits companies from overreaching in employment contracts. That being said, you...

Can they deny me that commission?

You need to read the commission contract or policy very carefully. If the language does not cover this type of situation, then you have a good...

What employee rights have been violated and what employee rights can I enforce in this situation.

The answer to your question is very complicated and involves a number of "it depends" sort of answers. You need to consult with an...

Manager told me to get naked

If this happened in the City of Seattle, contact the City of Seattle Human Rights Commission. If outside of the City, then contact the EEOC. ...

The mediation process is open and flexible. Technically, you could structure a settlement so that you receive punitive damages as part of the...