My L&I attorney has already received thousands of dollars to help me establish my valid claim.

I agree that your inquiry and analysis start with the contract. I also agree that it doesn't end with the contract because attorneys have an...

In Washington state, if a salaried employee works less than 40 hours/week, can they be forced to use PTO to make up the 40 hours

This does not sound legal. In fact, there is a very good published opinion concerning a company that tried to do everything right in order to...

What can I do about workplace bullying when my manager is involved?

This is an emerging area of the law. Right now, I am unaware of any case law in Washington that upholds an employee's right to be free from...

Quoted prices, can verbal additions be added to the agreement and binding when the opther party agrees?

I don't think so. A contract modification requires "consideration" to support the change. Thus, only if you handed the contractor money then and...

Asset protection from lawsuit

When a potential claim exists, then the Uniform Fraudulent Transfers Act (meaning, most states have adopted some form of this statute) prevents a...

What is the maximum interest rate allowed on unpaid balances that are not loan related?

Unless your invoices set forth an interest rate, it is difficult to claim entitlement. If you are ready to change your invoice and credit...

How enforceable are verbal agreements between employers and employees?

As a manager myself, I know it is easy to promise and difficult to find time to follow through. You could have written a job description yourself,...

Send a letter by certified mail outlining the damages, the repair estimates, the hotel costs (only for the extra costs from delay, not the costs...

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What is the proper way to tell my current employees not to fraternize w/a disgruntle ex-employee ?

It sounds like you're already aware that you may not tell current employees to not fraternize with other current employees concerning the terms and...

If you haven't signed this agreement yet, then you should NOT sign it and expect to negotiate it away later, or hope that they won't enforce it. ...