Every lawsuit requires 4 things in order to success, and lawyers consider 5 things before accepting a case for litigation (usually): (1) Did you...

Can a prime contractor fail to pay a sub claiming subpar work without giving them opportunity to remedy?

I frequently represents subs for whom getting paid from the prime involves late-raised claims of defective work, incomplete paperwork, failure to...

Single mom with young daughter, terminal cancer (prognosis 3 years). When is right time to file bankruptcy due to medical bills?

I am very sorry for the horrible situation you face, but this is a very complex question that cannot be answered in a few simple sentences over the...

Retaliation?

It could well be, but what type? You do not specify if you are in a highly regulated industry that contains specific provisions for...

Can i be demoted and loose pay during company take over

Yes, it is, unless you are governed by a collective bargaining agreement OR have a very unusual employee policy manual that provides otherwise. ...

Can a small employer (<8 employees) let someone go rather than giving time off for illness in Washington?

You are probably safe in terminating this employee. You will want to review your employment policy manual, emails to and from the employee, and...

Is the consumer responsible that the dealership notices the obvious defects on a trade-in before purchasing a vehicle?

In my opnion, the answer is, "no." You are not a dealer in good of this kind, correct? Your question references only the typical consumer...

What measures can Washington State employees take to ensure their employer pays earned wages?

I agree with the other attorneys here. The only advice that I have is to please not rely upon L&I. They are very busy, they will take your...

Customer hasn't signed contract, can they still be bound by it as carried on using our services

I think this depends upon additional circumstances, so unfortunately, the answer is "maybe." Did you send them the contract for review and did...

My employer is hostile and verbally abusive.

Probably not. The facts necessary for a finding of a constructive discharge are very limited. The narrow exceptions for finding that you are...