Recently filed for uneployment benifits and was granted and then denied to false statements which was made from my employer...

Of course you have a chance. The question is whether this is misconduct. The employer may argue that you demonstrated a reckless disregard of its...

Can I sue a potential employer for lost wages?

Under Washington law, you have a solid basis to assert claims. You have a breach of contract and a claim for "promissory estoppel." Both of these...

Unpaid wages and unpaid overtime, is this legal?

Totally illegal. Washington law imposes double damages and attorneys fees against employers in this situation. You should hire a lawyer as you...

How should I handle this appeal to the ALJ that the formal company is misleading my claim's for unemployment benefit's.

I strongly recommend that you hire a lawyer to help you present your case. It sounds complicated. A good lawyer can help you simplify your...

This is unlawful if you were on medical leave because of a "disability" as that is defined by Washington law (very broadly). It's also unlawful if...

My spouse was surprise drug tested at work and then his and everyone else's results were read aloud to the entire staff!

That is outrageous conduct by the employer. Frankly, the law is not clear as to whether it's illegal, but it sure seems like a story the local...

This may violate the FMLA provision against "interference" with FMLA rights. The new regulations issued in 2008 (thanks to President Bush) makes...

I was terminated for filing an L&I, employer TRIED to dispute & lost, now they have disputed and lied in re to my LTD claim....

You have a claim for retaliatory discharge. If they fired you for filing a worker's comp claim, then that's illegal. But if you were so badly...

My wife has worked for a large municipality for 35 years. Recently, they have been harassing older employees into retiring.

It's a really good question. You can hire a lawyer to help but it will be hard to find someone to do this on a contingent fee basis because there...

I work for a global corporation in Washington St and have question re: hourly position moved to exempt status salary.

Very difficult question to answer without more facts. Short answer to your question: the administrative exemption does not require that you have...