Questions answered by Alexander J. Higgins

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Do I need an employment attorney for a broken severance contract?

Alexander's answer | Answered on March 25, 2013

If you have already tried to handle this on your own and the company has refused to correct the information, then yes you will need a...

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FMLA: do I have any recourse if I am offered a role with the same salary and benefits upon returning from medical leave?

Alexander's answer | Answered on March 16, 2013

The answer is not clear cut. Generally, you cannot be punished for taking a medical leave. Is this basically a demotion in that your potential...

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What are my options?

Alexander's answer | Answered on March 15, 2013

The company cannot use your injury/disability as a negative factor in the hiring decision. It may be difficult to prove that but that's why you...

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My manager has devised a plan to use my FMLA hours as "behavioral" issues.

Alexander's answer | Answered on March 08, 2013

Your manager's conduct is illegal. Before hiring an attorney to write a letter, I have some thoughts about how you might just document what is...

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I have been employed by the same co for 10 yrs. I am being transfered to another branch and now they want a non compete

Alexander's answer | Answered on March 07, 2013

I generally agree with Mr. Zimmerman. Let me add something about Washington law. About 10 years ago, the Washington Supreme Court held that a...

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Will this qualify me to quit my job with a good cause?

Alexander's answer | Answered on March 07, 2013

Regarding unemployment compensation, it is very difficult to prove "good cause to quit." You have to give your employer a reasonable opportunity...

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Can an employee in WA state be fired upon request for medical leave of absence with submission of FLAM papers ?

Alexander's answer | Answered on February 27, 2013

I completely agree with Jean Huffington's excellent answer. I would add that you should explore the possibility of a claim for disability...

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I have a non - compete agreement in the state of Washington the length of the contract states : " two ( 3 ) years "

Alexander's answer | Answered on February 20, 2013

Probably two because it was drafted by your employer. Ambiguities in contracts are construed against the drafter. -Alex J. Higgins

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Can an employee record a meeting without consent

Alexander's answer | Answered on February 11, 2013

Under Washington law, it is unlawful to record a conversation without all parties' consent. It will not be admissible in any proceeding and may be...

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Do you think I may qualify for unemployment in WA state?

Alexander's answer | Answered on February 01, 2013

Based on what you've written and my experience with unemployment cases, you should quality. -Alex J. Higgins

Alexander J. Higgins's Answers (412)

Do I need an employment attorney for a broken severance contract?

FMLA: do I have any recourse if I am offered a role with the same salary and benefits upon returning from medical leave?

What are my options?

My manager has devised a plan to use my FMLA hours as "behavioral" issues.

I have been employed by the same co for 10 yrs. I am being transfered to another branch and now they want a non compete

Will this qualify me to quit my job with a good cause?

Can an employee in WA state be fired upon request for medical leave of absence with submission of FLAM papers ?

I have a non - compete agreement in the state of Washington the length of the contract states : " two ( 3 ) years "

Can an employee record a meeting without consent

Do you think I may qualify for unemployment in WA state?