Questions answered by Alexander J. Higgins

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Are there any regulations if a company lies to an employee about promised salary?

Alexander's answer | Answered on July 30, 2012

Bad employer. Unfortunately, unless your daughter gave up another job opportunity based on the lie, there is little you can do. My practical...

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Legal term or law for: Staying at a job for over 20 month without pay and knowing they cant pay, does It become a Volunteer job

Alexander's answer | Answered on July 15, 2012

You can still sue for unpaid wages but you probably can't get double damages because you "knowingly submitted" to the non-payment of wages. The...

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I work for an employment service they charge to much for me to get overtime is there anyway I can break the contract with them.

Alexander's answer | Answered on July 14, 2012

In my experience, the agencies require strict "no hire" clauses in their contracts. I'm not aware of any way to get around that, other than...

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5 mon. ago I had to be in the hospital with my child for 2 weeks. My job took away my benefits and cut my pay can I do anything?

Alexander's answer | Answered on July 12, 2012

Yes, this appears to be interference with your rights under the FMLA, assuming you were otherwise eligible for protection under the FMLA, i.e.,...

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Fired for breaking a rule other employees had broken

Alexander's answer | Answered on July 12, 2012

What is your question? You should win the appeal, but you should have witnesses and documents in order. You might want to hire a lawyer also. ...

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My union wants " clearance from my doctor that I am able to deal with these decisions regarding my work at this time."

Alexander's answer | Answered on July 11, 2012

You haven't included enough facts for a meaningful answer. I'm sorry. These cases turn on the specific facts.

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I work for a company in WA State. Can my employer ask me to work long shifts as if I was going to get the overtime and then ask

Alexander's answer | Answered on July 10, 2012

Unfortunately, yes. This could violate a contract (a union agreement or an individual employment agreement). Otherwise, it's perfectly legal.

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Do I have any rights or is this considered an "at will" firing since the business is so small?

Alexander's answer | Answered on July 02, 2012

The Washington Law Against Discrimination protects persons with disabling medical conditions, such as yourself. It applies to employers with 8...

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Is my husbands boss extorting him if he requested we pay him money for 5 years, for geting him a union job?

Alexander's answer | Answered on July 02, 2012

It's an illegal kickback under Washington law. The wage statutes (Chapter 49 RCW) specifically prohibit this type of arrangement. -Alex J. Higgins

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Is it within my employers right to require weekend work?

Alexander's answer | Answered on July 02, 2012

I agree with the Attorney Nguyen -- this not illegal. When you find another job, however, you should probably tell them why you left so that they...

Alexander J. Higgins's Answers (412)

Are there any regulations if a company lies to an employee about promised salary?

Legal term or law for: Staying at a job for over 20 month without pay and knowing they cant pay, does It become a Volunteer job

I work for an employment service they charge to much for me to get overtime is there anyway I can break the contract with them.

5 mon. ago I had to be in the hospital with my child for 2 weeks. My job took away my benefits and cut my pay can I do anything?

Fired for breaking a rule other employees had broken

My union wants " clearance from my doctor that I am able to deal with these decisions regarding my work at this time."

I work for a company in WA State. Can my employer ask me to work long shifts as if I was going to get the overtime and then ask

Do I have any rights or is this considered an "at will" firing since the business is so small?

Is my husbands boss extorting him if he requested we pay him money for 5 years, for geting him a union job?

Is it within my employers right to require weekend work?