Do I have a legal right to review my employee file if requested?

According to a Washington statute, you have that right. It's unfortunate that you may have to hire a lawyer to enforce this right. Perhaps you...

I agree with Nigel. It's a dangerous area. A much safer approach is to start advertising and see who calls. That way, you're not using any...

What are our options? Independent contractors treated as employees.

I agree with the other attorneys who make excellent points. I want to throw in another idea: you might try negotiating for better terms with a...

Can I sue my current employer for giving me a bad reference for a new job in Washington?

There is a Washington statue that governs this issue. I will provide you a link to that. Bottom line: it makes it difficult to sue. That being...

Non-compete agreement - won't sign - will be fired - unemployment benefits under this circumstance?

If you politely decline, you should be fine. That is not disqualifying misconduct. -Alex Higgins

Is my company unfairly discriminating against me and my medical condition?

Short answer: Yes. Your employer is bound by the Washington Law Against Discrimination as well as the Americans With Disabilities Act to provide...

Can I bring a Civil suit against an ex employer ? I was forced to quit or disclose a disability.

Although it's harder to prove a case after an employee quite, this sounds like a promising case. You should talk to a lawyer about bringing a...

EEOC Settlement

It cannot be used against you later if you put at the top of the letter FOR SETTLEMENT PURPOSES ONLY -- NOT ADMISSIBLE FOR ANY PURPOSE. It...

Can an employer fire a disabled employee for absences related to the impairment?

The probation is generally irrelevant. The pertinent question is whether your absences cause an "undue hardship" on the business. That is hard...

If I answered no on job application for having a disability and my employer finds out I have one can they fire me?

My understanding is that it's illegal to ask if an applicant has a disability. Therefore, I don't think you should worry about failing to disclose...