If my employer does not appear when I appeal for employment benefits, do I automatically win?

You will not automatically win. The Judge will still "hear the case" and make a decision. The only way you would win without a hearing is if the...

When you get the agreement, get an appointment with an employment lawyer WHO REPRESENTS EMPLYOEES (ask because a lot of attorneys who say they...

Massage Therapist asked to stay in office without pay.

It sounds like she is doing two different jobs. One she gets paid by commission (maybe... I'm not sure what massage-hour is), and the other... well...

Is it legal to withhold payment of wages earned without an agreement or garnishment order between my former employer and myself?

An employer can only withhold wages if you had an oral or written agreement saying that it could. Did you have some agreement that, should your...

Can an employment contract of another state be valid if living and working for a wa based office?

Yes, but it does not get the employer out of having to comply with Washington law as it applies to you. If you are having some sort of conflict...

I was served today to provide a deposition for a past employer. Am I required to go? Can I be compensated?

It sounds like you are not actually being sued in this case. It looks like your past employer is. My guess is you got served with a subpoena. If...

I am in a dispute with the employments security Department of my state.

Get an appointment with a lawyer who practices employment law and who represents employees (ask when you call, because a lot of lawyers who say...

Reasonable Accommodation - still being lectured

One of the accommodations that is not considered "reasonable" is not being able to make it to work during the assigned work hours. You did not...

American with disabilities act

Nope. Not true at all... not even a little bit. Get an appointment with an attorney who practices employment law AND represents employees (make...

In calculating damages for a wrongful termination, can you include future income loss potential from employers not hiring you

Here's the short answer. You are suing for two things: 1) lost wages and benefits: what you would have made and benefits you would have had if you...