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Can my employer fire me for refusing a drug test

Chalmers's answer | Answered on March 29, 2015

This is an at-will state. That means the employer can fire you for any reason that is not actually prohibited by law or against Washington public...

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As a restaurant owner, are we required to pay prospective applicants for time spent during a demonstration of their skill?

Chalmers's answer | Answered on March 29, 2015

The applicant is not yet employed by you at the time he applies. If the application process involves a demonstration of the chef's abilities, then...

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What legal recourse do I have if I believe my employer fired me because of my age?

Chalmers's answer | Answered on March 29, 2015

Age discrimination is something you can sue for under State and federal law. The standard for proving an age discrimination case under the Age...

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Employer withholding my paycheck. ....

Chalmers's answer | Answered on March 29, 2015

Washington law requires that an employer pay all wages due a separated employee by the next regular payday. You can report what happened to L&I....

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My husband should be receiving prevailing wages, but he is not. Need advice on what he can do and attorney's in our area.

Chalmers's answer | Answered on March 23, 2015

Washington has some very good laws to protect workers who are not being paid correctly. L&I may be helpful, but I would suggest getting an...

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What laws are violated when an employer speaks poorly of a previous employee to a current employee?

Chalmers's answer | Answered on March 23, 2015

There's nothing unlawful about saying negative things about anyone if they are true. It's not a great thing for an employer to do.... or for anyone...

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Is this legal for an employer to do? One works as a household employee

Chalmers's answer | Answered on March 23, 2015

That does seem pretty low for a 24 hour period. Employees can be hourly or salaried. It looks like your employer is trying to pay you on some sort...

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How do you get the best Lawyer for Employment law when your employer broke the law on a Whistle Blower

Chalmers's answer | Answered on March 23, 2015

If you are already in the middle of a lawsuit, then you probably should start interviewing attorneys immediately. You really should have been...

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Is here any attorney who will work pro-bono for a case against The Boeing Company -per the EEOC? Case is detailed & organized

Chalmers's answer | Answered on March 16, 2015

If you have less than 90 days, then that means the EEOC has issued you a right to sue letter. That means that it is not going to pursue your case...

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EEOC Settlement

Chalmers's answer | Answered on March 16, 2015

If you make a settlement offer, then it can't be mentioned in court if your case actually ever gets that far. However, sending a really amateurish...

Chalmers Carey Johnson's Answers (126)

Can my employer fire me for refusing a drug test

As a restaurant owner, are we required to pay prospective applicants for time spent during a demonstration of their skill?

What legal recourse do I have if I believe my employer fired me because of my age?

Employer withholding my paycheck. ....

My husband should be receiving prevailing wages, but he is not. Need advice on what he can do and attorney's in our area.

What laws are violated when an employer speaks poorly of a previous employee to a current employee?

Is this legal for an employer to do? One works as a household employee

How do you get the best Lawyer for Employment law when your employer broke the law on a Whistle Blower

Is here any attorney who will work pro-bono for a case against The Boeing Company -per the EEOC? Case is detailed & organized

EEOC Settlement