In theory, if you are the one that hand printed the name, you probably are legally bound. If it was written by someone else, probably not. ...

I was hired by a company to do sales. They didn’t pay for my last pay period.

I would start by looking at the issue that you haven’t been paid. If they haven’t paid you, you actually may now be owed double. Also, if you...

Can an employer force an employee, hired as a 1099 contractor, sign a noncompete clause?

I would consider a totally different question. Most of the time employers motivation in forcing people to be an independent contractor is to cheat...

Can we still claim our child as a dependent for the 2017 tax year if we paid 5 days late?

It all depends on how strict the judge reads the agreement. Unless the agreement has a “grace period” provision, technically 1 second late is not...

Can an employer put your hours on 2 checks if its your final check after quitting but have hours in 2 different pay periods?

Yes. In Washington employers must pay you on whatever the regular paydate is. In other words, you get paid for hours worked on the same paydate...

Do I have any legal recourse against my employer eliminating my role but no reason given (eg lack of funding or work)??

From the facts you have posted, it does make me suspect you could pursue a claim. Not a slam dunk case, but it is curious that the position being...

Late paychecks?

Your Dad could sue for double damages plus attorneys fees for the employer willfully not paying on time. Meaning his paycheck times 2, which is a...

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After being laid off, I was told if my job opened up again I would be first hired. It did, they didn't hire me. Is that legal?

In general what you are describing is legal since Washington is an at will state. That being said if you are over 40 and they hired someone under...

What should I do if my co-workers called me gay?

You could have a hostile work environment claim and/or also a discrimination claim if what you posted is the full story. One of us employment...

Should I fill out a personal questionnaire regarding my lifestyle and L&I claim?

You feel that way? They are trying to get rid of you. This is very typical of some employers. The question is are they writing everyone up for...