Can an employer in Seattle punish me for failing to find coverage for a period of paid sick leave?

No, they can’t punish you. If you are sick, you don’t have to find coverage. If they retaliate you probably have a case against them. Employers...

Can an employer have an employee cover multiple departments alone?

As long as the employee is paid for their time including any applicable overtime and gets required paid breaks and meal periods, yes. If not paid...

How do I make it illegal to fire me from an organization I co-created if I'm 2nd on the food chain (next to founder)?

There is no way to 100% guarantee. The way to do it would be with a large enough severance in an employment contract to deter them from firing you.

Can my employer dictate me what not to do with my salary, because this is their money paying me?

If you talking about a 401k or 401k match then yes. They run the plan, but most plans have a range of funds and usually there is enough variety...

Can I file for unemployment if I resign from my full time job due to medical/health reasons?

If you resign you will likely not get unemployment. If the company is big enough you might qualify under the Washington or Federal Medical Leave...

Can I sue my past employer for lying to a future employer about the reasons he fired me, if his lie has kept me unemployed ?

If it is a lie, yes you can potentially sue. But you have to prove that is the reason. Are you perhaps asking for too much money in wages or not...

How long do you have to file a case about wrongful termination?

3 years from termination date in Washington.

It is probably legally binding against you since you signed it. It became binding on the emlployer when they paid the sign on payment. A contract...

Can employers require longer lunches to avoid overtime, like two hours ?

As long as you are totally free from work during this time, it probably is legal. If you are required to stay on premises or you do any work,...

Absent an employment contract, you can be fired for no reason or any legal reason. If you’ve been doing your job for 10 years I would seriously...