Can I obtain a copies of certain documents in personnel file from the job I was terminated from?

YES. Start here: RCW 49.12.250 and WAC 357-22-035. Make the request in writing so you have a copy of it and if you send it via email, you have a...

My employer denied full request for FLA leave after having my baby due toeconomical hardship for the company and i had to quit

You should contact a good employment lawyer right away. There's still more information needed to assess your case. Did you talk to HR about what...

Workplace discrimination

It's hard to say without more information. How big is your department? It sounds like there are other Hispanic workers there, just not in your...

Should I provide authority for the insurance company to access my medical records?

Contact an attorney right away - the insurance company is not your friend. I would advise NOT sending an authorization to release medical records...

How can a foreign national from China recover money from a U.S. Citizen for a personal loan that was never repaid?

She should obtain a judgment against the borrower - she will need to file suit in the appropriate county--an attorney can help her with this. ...

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What criteria would you use to identify a good attorney from a bad or mediocre one?

Start with Avvo rating & client reviews on Avvo. Contact the attorney and talk to him/her and see if they know what they are talking about. ...

Is being pressured to work off the clock "good cause" to quit a job?

Are you paid hourly or salaried? Did your employer know you were working off the clock? If so, you may have claims under a violation of the...

Employment law-false accusations

This sounds more like retaliation. What was your initial complaint about? You should also ask to review your personnel file and you can write...

I have a employee agreement with a former employer, he has threatened to sue me if I go to any other competition.

It's not illegal for your prior employer to call your current employer. However, you may be able to seek damages because he cost you your job. ...

My civil rights have been violated, how can I go about taking them to court an sueing them?

Talk to an attorney that practices civil rights and/or employment discrimination right away. Seems like you have something but I would need more...