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Can an employer in Washington state charge an employee for products the employee don't charge a customer for?
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Answered on November 09, 2017
It is illegal. Attorneys like me make a living off of suing employers who do that. Sometimes on a class action basis, meaning all the current and...
Can an employer fire an employee within the 90 days probation without any reason or warning?
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Answered on November 08, 2017
Absent a contract to the contrary, and as long as you aren't being discriminated as part of a protected class, in general, Washington is an at-will...
Can an employer in WA state reduce an hourly employees pay?
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Answered on November 01, 2017
Almost every trucking company has issues with the way they pay. Contact a wage and hour attorney that will review your case at no cost to you. ...
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What should my next steps be when I havent been paied?
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Answered on November 01, 2017
If the entity doesn’t have the money, the person in charge of the company and payroll is personally liable for potentially double the wages plus...
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As a salaried employee what are my rights in terms of termination, overtime, and breaks?
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Answered on October 27, 2017
The first thing I would do is look at whether you are legally a salaried employee. I seem to recall a lawsuit with nurse practitioners not being...
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Will I be responsible for reimbursing client?
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Answered on October 26, 2017
Absent a contract to the contrary, I don’t believe you would have to reimburse the client. Also, the client got the benefit of the ads presumably,...
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Can I sue my boss that has been harassing me outside of work and taking my pay and hours away for not responding to his text.
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Answered on October 25, 2017
You can absolutely sue. But usually there are so many legal ramifications you don’t have to. Under the table is illegal and an easy case for the...
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My ex boss doesnt want to pay me the hours i worked
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Answered on October 24, 2017
Depending on the amount of money you are owed, you can hire a wage and hour employment attorney. It is possible you can collect double damages and...
If a former employee has embezzled money, how long do I have to file charges?
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Answered on October 21, 2017
This would be considered 1st degree theft in Washington and the statute of limitations on that is 6 years.
Just to clarify, you must contact the...
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I was fired today for reasons deemed confidential. I have broken my back at this position.
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Answered on October 19, 2017
Definitely have an employment lawyer look at the severance agreement.
But also look at whether you position was actually exempt from overtime. ...