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What do I do if I received a 1099 in the mail from a past employer that i was an EMPLOYEE by law at, not an IC?
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Answered on March 29, 2018
The test for whether a person is an employee is the economic reality test. There is a six prong test. I have several reclassification cases right...
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Can employee have a third party witness either by phone or in person when the employer and employee are discussing return to wk?
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Answered on March 29, 2018
If you want to play hardball, the third party could be your attorney. Nothing in the law necessarily allows or disallows a third party from being...
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What can I do about an employer that allows harassment in the workplace?
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Answered on March 28, 2018
You probably should take advantage of one of us employment lawyers that will give you a free consultation to look at everything. There are a lot of...
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How do I sure a long-time employer (15 years)?
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Answered on March 28, 2018
If your severance package was in writing and executed, you probably have a strong case for breach of contract. If verbal it is valid but more...
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Can an apartment landlord break the lease agreement that says tenant's lease ends on Mar. 31, 2018?
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Answered on March 28, 2018
No the landlord can’t break the lease agreement and force you out early. If you tell them you will be out March 31, then that’s the day....
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Is the compensation I will receive from bullying is related with my financial loss, or the judge will decide the number?
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Answered on March 27, 2018
Unfortunately you can usually only get actual damages. Some employment claims allow for double or treble damages. But Washington doesn’t...
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WA State Non-profit Association: If our bylaws are silent regarding mtgs. can the board demand that board mtgs be closed?
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Answered on March 27, 2018
Generally if bylaws are silent on critical corporate issues, you look to the statute to fill in gaps. It’s like the frog DNA in the dinosaurs in...
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What do I do or don't do in case of cooperate abusive case?
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Answered on March 27, 2018
Over the years I’ve had this question asked in various forms. The unfortunate answer is it’s legal for supervisors to be jerks. They can even be...
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Can I file for discrimination in the workplace even if I am the only person in my position?
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Answered on March 26, 2018
Get an employment attorney to look at your specific facts. Some of us give free consultations to see if you have a case.
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How should I file my taxes if I am owed back pay (over $5000) from my employer?
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Answered on March 26, 2018
So did your employer put the checks on your W2 but not pay you?
You need to contact an employment attorney. If they pay late they likely owe...