Employers are required to give you a meal period if you work over 5 hours, but in order for it to be unpaid there are stringent requirements. In...

The HOA will likely be in CYA mode if there is indeed a theft to cover up and if you are not the only one. Depending on how nasty you want to get,...

In Washington, if the employer forces you to remain on site, presumably subject to being called back to work, in general, they must pay you for the...

My boss isn't paying me and I've been working in lue of rent for ten years is this illegal?

Besides obvious tax issues (probably including tax fraud in this arrangement since your employer is not paying any employment taxes, L&I,...

First and foremost, we need to look to see if your job even qualifies to be on salary, or exempt from overtime laws. In Washington, all jobs are...

Employment laws surrounding this area are very complex. But the biggest difference between salaried(exempt) and hourly is the payment for hours...

Terminated due to associate's complaint. HR did not let me know that complaint had been filed before firing. Legal? ?

It is probably worth it to at least meet with an employment attorney regarding your employment security benefits and the appeal. Some of us offer...

I am uncertain as to whether I need a Minnesota or Washington State attorney ?

From what i know Washington laws are likely more liberal in particular surrounding commissions. So you probably should start with a consultation...

Is it legal for a company to deduct from your wages for counterfeit money that was accepted?

This is a classic illegal deduction. The contract doesn't matter if it violates the law. Specifically, it violates RCW 49.52.060. Get an...

Wage and hour violation below or not?

If you hire an employment attorney, they will likely sue under Washington law not Federal. State law goes back 3 years, plus double damages … so...