Can I work for company A directly and have a second job as a contractor for the company?

Probably not. What determines whether you can be contractor or if you must be employee is the economic realities test. There is a 6 part, with...

Is it wrong when employer refuses safety equipment and fails to meet law requiring building permit?

You probably have a great whistleblowing complaint. You need to talk to an employment attorney and likely bring suit for wrongful termination in...

I signed a non-compete 10 years ago in WA boss passed away last year company changed hands is this document still valid?

If you make less that $100,000, the agreement will me non-enforceable as of January 1, 2020. If they try to enforce it, you can get your...

Hello, my employer is having a required state training that takes up my whole weekend. Aren't I supposed to be paid? She says no

If you are required to attend, it must be paid if you are a non-exempt employee (hourly). If you are an exempt employee, it probably does not...

Can my last paycheck be withheld for refusing to sign a confidentiality agreement?

I would recommend not signing the agreement without having a lawyer review it. If they withhold your last paycheck for not signing it, they are...

How do I get my last paycheck from my employer?

You can file a complaint with Labor and Industries. Alternatively you can get an attorney. With an attorney you can potentially recover double...

From an employment perspective, a lot of contracts are unenforceable because they either violate public policy or violate the minimum wage act,...

Am I entitled to compensation for my place of employment closing without any formal or informal notice?

You can't do anything about losing your job due to the restaurant closing. However, if you aren't paid for hours you actually worked, contact an...

Non compete probably not enforceable unless you make over $100,000. Definitely not after January 1, 2020 due to new law. The notice period might...

Termination with no warning due to not being a great "fit"?

I would see if you can have at least a call with an employment lawyer to see if you may have claims you didn’t even think about before giving up...