Do I have to use arbitration if a contractor hasn't fulfilled his contract? There is a penalty if loan doesn't close by 11/15

The contract is key, and you should invest the time and money to have a construction attorney review all of your documents. You must be very...

Is your boss allowed to take money out of your paycheck for the reason of your register being short at the end of your shift?

In Washington, this is a prohibited practice with a few exceptions. I would encourage you to report this to our state department of Labor &...

The owner of the company I work for is very verbaly abusive, is there anything I can do?

I do believe the law is changing. Just as it is illegal to assault a stranger on the street by making them fearful that you intend to shoot them,...

Contractor filed a lien for work he says not paid, we did not sign a contract & he made false promises on what he would do.

Only certain construction contracts are required to be in writing. Siding and roofing contracts must be written to be enforceable, and you should...

Is a verbal agreement between party's over the phone legal without a written agreement.

Verbal contracts are enforceable in Washington, with some exceptions (such as real estate sales and long-term leases; promises to pay the debts of...

This is really terrible, and I am sorry that you are having to deal with it. First, many employers do background checks because their employees...

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I am a salaried employee in a supervisory position.. Am I entitled to overtime?

Probably not, but it depends upon your salary, and it also depends upon the amount of actual discretion you exercise in your position. The federal...

I purchased a new boat and made my first payment on my loan. The salesman contacted me and indicated he made a $2000 mistake

I have to respectfully disagree on one thing with Mr. Hall, although I do agree with him on the issue of having to review your loan documents...

How do I get out of the lease when I feel harassed and threatened?

It sounds pretty horrible, and I would not want to have any truly valuable property in the shared living space. I would strongly suggest that you...

The previous owner of our home ran a biz from the home addr. Somehow, my name is now associated. How do I unassociated my name?

I agree with both Mr. Larsen and Mr. Taylor. I would check with the Better Business Bureau to see what data they have, also. I would write a...