You Hello, I'm in Washington state. My employer is requesting a physicians note for taking 3 days of paid sick leave.

RCW 49.46.210(g), employers can require “verification” for absences “in excess” of 3 days. 3 days is not “in excess of” 3 days and verification...

Can an employer take hear say as a 2 week notice?

I would, in writing give them clarification that you are NOT putting in notice that you are quitting. Now you will run into that they can fire you...

I I was her twice on the job and now I was let go after the second incident is that legal?

I agree with Mr. McPartland on the suspected wrongful termination claim. Almost every contractor I’ve run into also has wage and hour issues, which...

Will I be considered 1099 or a W2 employee ?

I run into this a lot in my practice. There is a test, called the economic realities test, that determines whether you can be an independent...

You will need to formally file bankruptcy on the LLC to avoid personal liability. I don’t practice in this area anymore. But it is in the RCW...

Can my employer deny me my last paycheck because I quit without notice?

Absolutely not. They have to give you your last check on the regularly scheduled pay date. File an L&I complaint or get a lawyer.

You are entitled to a meal period of at least 30 minutes if you work over 5 hours. If you don't get that meal period, the employer likely owes...

Washington is an at will state. Meaning in general, employers can fire employees for no reason, with or without warning. That being said, they...

I was let go suddenly without any warning after 4 years of employment. Do I have a case ?

It is my experience that although they may be within their legal rights (as said by the other attorneys), employers that treat longstanding...

Can I sue my boss for hiring a consultant who walked in on me while topless on purpose? Then hired him as and an employee.

Sounds initially like you might have a sex discrimination case but would need a lot more facts to determine. Contact an employment attorney. ...