Employment question. Do I have a case?

That's a pretty bizarre situation. The "double secret probation". It's illegal if your manager did that because of your race, age, gender,...

I have multiple sclerosis and my job is asking me to get a letter from my dr stating I am fit for duty. can they do that?

This is complex legal issue which largely depends on the facts, e.g., what is the nature of the job, what symptoms have you been experiencing...

Survival of non-compete/solicitation in employment separation agreement

I agree with Mr. Elle that the answer is "probably" yes. There are probably few cases giving a definite answer so, if your former employer is...

Retaliation at work because I tried to stop abuse to illegals and other fraudulent activities

This is a very interesting question. Washington law is in a state of flux about whether you have a claim for retaliation under these...

You should carefully consider whether to inform one (or both) employers about your working 2 jobs. It may be irrelevant (depending on the jobs and...

What does this noncompete mean. I have several questions about specific sections of my noncompete.

There is no easy answer to this. Courts will enforce a non-competition clause to the extent it is reasonable under all of the surrounding...

You should file a wage complaint with the Washington Department of Labor & Industries. What your manager is doing is wrong and probably...

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Is it legal for an employer to make his employees run laps for not finishing work?

The employer has to pay for the time it takes to run the laps.

Put on Administrative Leaving (against my will) pending a Fitness for Duty Exam due to telling manager I am stressed.

This is a complex area of the law. I've written articles about disability discrimination and psychiatric disabilities. An employer may require a...

How do I get compensated?

Yes. The individual owners are personally liable under Washington law. L&I should know this and should be able to help. If not, many private...