How far back can I go to recover overtime wages in Washington.

Only 3 years. L&I can only recover wages. But you can possibly get double damages on the 3 years that L&I recovered if you get an employment...

Overworked and scared of retaliation.

The first question to ask is whether you are legally an exempt employee. Every employer, big and small will try to get all they can from every...

What is the stature explaining overtime or actual time of work pay?

Sorry for the cynicism, but employers love to take advantage of employees that are willing to work so many hours for free. Unless you are exempt,...

Back wages owed question?

Yes you can … potentially plus double damages and attorneys fees. You would sue under Washington law, not Federal Law, so you can go back 3...

Labor law question about hourly rate?

If you exclusively work for that clinic and have no other clients, it is highly likely that your "independent contractor" contract in its entirety...

Selected as the best answer

The issue you will run into is there is really no standard of quality for a "bookkeeper" nor any license requirements to prepare taxes. So...

L&I Law?

This is a violation of the wage payment act RCW 49.52, failure to pay contractually obligated amounts. The remedies include double damages and...

Can my boss legaly cash my check and give me half of it in cash with a pay stub saying i owed him money and deducted it

It is most likely willful withholding of wages in violation of the wage payment act and entitling you to double damages and attorneys' fees. ...

Is it possible to sue a company that's using my family last name as there business name

Unfortunately Wilson is a really common name so you probably can’t take action. If you could, you should go after the sporting goods company, not...

What laws is my employer breaking when they reduce my base wage and substitute the balance with tips?

There are a plethora of violations in the facts you laid out. Generally tip pooling is not legal and especially if it includes all employees...