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Is disc disease a legal disability for work purposes and would it fall under ADA protection?

Alexander's answer | Answered on July 01, 2012

First, your medical condition qualifies as a disability under Washington law. Under federal law (the ADA), the issue is murkier. But under...

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Is it breach of confidentiality(w/ no agreement) and if the employer is commiting a breach of contracts with vendors?

Alexander's answer | Answered on June 26, 2012

If she sues, you will obviously need a lawyer to fully analyze this case and give you a legal opinion on the merits. This is my reaction: 1. ...

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I was fired without warning what can I do?

Alexander's answer | Answered on June 25, 2012

First of all, you need to protect your rights to get unemployment. A lawyer can help you with that determination. If the Department denies you,...

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I am a hairstylist, what can i do to stop a former employer from lying about my termination and to my clients.

Alexander's answer | Answered on June 22, 2012

This could constitute defamation or tortious interference with business expectancy. Unfortunately, you'd probably have to pay a lawyer to...

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Can i be fired for filing a L&I claim because I was hurt on the job? Well I was.-----

Alexander's answer | Answered on June 21, 2012

Totally illegal. Feel free to call me or shoot me an email. [email protected] 206.340.4856 -Alex

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Is there a labor law that says how long a company has to investigate or find validity to hold one on suspension in Washington?

Alexander's answer | Answered on June 19, 2012

I believe you can file for unemployment right now if you are not being paid. As long as you did not commit misconduct by having your husband call...

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Can I sue a company for terminating me for uncovering fraud?

Alexander's answer | Answered on June 18, 2012

Your boss who actually made the internal report is probably the only person with a viable claim. It's not likely that your conduct in "uncovering...

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My husband was recently fired from his position. We suspect that there might have been some discrimination involved.

Alexander's answer | Answered on June 17, 2012

I have handled many age discrimination cases in Washington. We have to prove that age was a "substantial factor" in the decision, not that it was...

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How does FMLA work for a salaried employee in regards to leave time?

Alexander's answer | Answered on June 17, 2012

I need more information to answer this. It sounds like you are taking intermittent FMLA and the employer is docking your salary on a pro rata...

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Tax Preparer signed contract stating: 2 year do not compete, hourly wage and non-discretionary bonus based on number of returns

Alexander's answer | Answered on June 17, 2012

This is very fishy conduct by the employer. You should have been paid the promised bonus within a couple of weeks of your last day of work. ...

Alexander J. Higgins's Answers (412)

Is disc disease a legal disability for work purposes and would it fall under ADA protection?

Is it breach of confidentiality(w/ no agreement) and if the employer is commiting a breach of contracts with vendors?

I was fired without warning what can I do?

I am a hairstylist, what can i do to stop a former employer from lying about my termination and to my clients.

Can i be fired for filing a L&I claim because I was hurt on the job? Well I was.-----

Is there a labor law that says how long a company has to investigate or find validity to hold one on suspension in Washington?

Can I sue a company for terminating me for uncovering fraud?

My husband was recently fired from his position. We suspect that there might have been some discrimination involved.

How does FMLA work for a salaried employee in regards to leave time?

Tax Preparer signed contract stating: 2 year do not compete, hourly wage and non-discretionary bonus based on number of returns