Do I legally have to sign any non-disclosure agreements in order to obtain my final paycheck?

Your paycheck is money you’ve earned, I assume. They can’t impose a condition on paying you what you’re already owed.

What am I owed in this business situation?

What you're owed or whether you're owed anything cannot really be answered without getting into your specific facts and it's a very fact intensive...

Costs of buying a franchise

The answers really depend on the franchise and the franchised business you're talking about. The FDD should provide some guidance on what funds...

Would any or part of an independent contractor agreement be enforceable if the business did not pay the contractor in full?

The possibility that one party's breach can excuse the other's performance is worth looking at. But get a business/business litigation attorney to...

Is a clause where a franchisee is compelled to pay a franchisor's "enforcement" costs regardless of outcome enforceable in WA?

In general, Washington law makes attorneys fees clauses reciprocal. It is also POSSIBLE that the application of the Washington Franchise...

How can I bring them into compliance? Do I need to file to have this ruling turned into a judgement? I

Assuming the decision is an "arbitration award", you can usually have those "confirmed" by filing an action in a court that has jurisdiction. ...

If part of a contract is breached by one of the signers, is the rest of the contract considered null and void?

The only thing anyone can say without knowing a lot more is "Maybe; it depends."

The injured person will often choose to sue both franchisee and franchisor. The franchisor would be sued, presumably, under a theory of vicarious...

Can I get out if this contract and demand my investment be returned?

It looks like you are talking about a rescission; and equitable remedy that is very fact dependent and that requires you to act promptly. You need...

We run an organic CSA farm in WA state and we have a hard time getting people to pay on time. How can we impose a late fee?

The answer to the question really depends on what the existing agreement(s) say. Presumably at some point you would be permitted to modify terms. ...