Tacoma, WA - Can an employer hold a final paycheck until you sign an agreement saying you will not pursue anymore money?

No, this isn't legal.

No. Most warranties and contracts state this explicitly, but even if it isn't spelled out, a construction contract contemplates that the...

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How i can get my money back through the court

I agree with Mr. Alexander on contacting the State Attorney General immediately, They may have worked with others who were similarly defrauded...

Is an employer legally obligated to pay final wages ? I'm still waiting for my last 2 weeks of pay.....I quit 2 weeks ago.

Final wages are due with the next regular pay date following the termination of employment for whatever reason.

I've always understood that the NLRA relates to unions specifically, not every single person in the country. Am I mistaken?

I agree with the other attorneys here, but I would caution anyone reading this post to not rely upon this too heavily. The courts (as Mr. Higgins...

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I agree with the other attorneys that have answered this question. You should involve your landlord if you are a tenant, and demand that the...

I believe that a detailed letter is required, and you may even have some success if you search public databases for your own name and find several...

Our company did service work and provided equip/materials for a restaurant in Nov 2013, the owner sold to a new owner Feb 2013.

In order to have the debt follow the dirt, the only option is a lien, where you have no control over the successor entity assuming liabilities for...

My employer reduced my hour from 40 to 24, 2 yrs ago. Can they fire me because I don't want to quit my other pt job to go ft?

Unless you are protected by a written contract, usually a union-negotiated collective bargaining agreement, or by a civil service position with a...

Employer refuses to let me return to work

I agree with Mr. Higgins and Mr. Jackson. Moreover, depending upon where the HR department (if any) of your company is located, they may not be...