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I worked for my company for 20 yrs,I got a nice severance after being laid off due to them relocating to different city.
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Answered on January 30, 2013
You can take 6 months off and then apply for unemployment. That's no problem.
-Alex
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Can my job fire me for being under doctors care ?
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Answered on January 29, 2013
The key question is whether lifting 50 lbs is an essential function of the job? Given that you've been doing the job for 3 years without being...
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Sexual harassment complaint against a manager. How long can I expect the investigation to last? When should I get a lawyer?
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Answered on January 22, 2013
5 weeks is too long without a response or a valid reason. I'm concerned that the Store Manager is still working with you during all of this. Is...
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In the state of Washington, how valid is a non-compete that does not cover an area restriction, just a time frame?
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Answered on January 18, 2013
A non-competition agreement is generally valid in Washington. Unfortunately, there are no absolutes involved. Instead, courts use...
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Non-Competes in WA State- If your previous employer's company shuts down, does that make the non-compete void?
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Answered on January 14, 2013
If the company shuts down, then there is no legitimate interest in enforcing the non-compete. But you need to be very careful that the company is...
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Can I resign to save my professional file and still receive unemployment benefits or am I better off being terminated?
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Answered on January 14, 2013
This is a good question. You can only get unemployment benefits if you are discharged or if you resign in lieu of discharge. You need to make...
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In Seattle, Washington what is the statute of limitations to file a harrassment suit againt an employer?
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Answered on January 02, 2013
3 years from the last act of discrimination (harassment) under Washington law.
To preserve your federal claims, you have to file with the EEOC...
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When asked why our 2 sales territories was being split from equal product representation to 2 unequal sizes, I was told age was
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Answered on December 20, 2012
That is blatant age discrimination. You should hire a lawyer to pursue this.
I would be happy to discuss with you.
-Alex J....
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Can someone please help me interpret this section in my contract? My contract is for 3 years and I will be finishing it.
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Answered on December 14, 2012
The contract is unclear about who pays if you finish the contract. It is silent on that point. Sorry. A court would look to what's called...
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What's the best way of handling this situation?
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Answered on December 13, 2012
You should talk to an employment lawyer. It seems that you are being punished for having a disability. That is illegal.
The employer can...
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