Can I practice massage privately within the 6 mile radius stated in my employment contract as part of a non compete agreement?
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Answered on July 02, 2021
Non compete agreements are illegal and not enforceable unless your W2 wages were more than $100,000 per year. If the company tries to enforce it,...
Can I refuse to work in a company truck with no ac in 100+ degree weather?
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Answered on June 27, 2021
I agree with Mr. Alexander that they can let you go if you refuse under the “at will” concept of Washington law.
But “at will” has limits and...
Is it legal in the state of WA for an employer to automatically take out a 30 min lunch break even if you never took one?
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Answered on June 23, 2021
Not only is this illegal, it is wage theft. However until someone sues them the employer is likely to continue to cheat employees out of wages...
If I signed for 45 days notice before quit job. But still, can I just give 2 weeks of notice?
Can employer sue me?
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Answered on June 08, 2021
It is impossible to know without reviewing the entire contract. I’d recommend contacting one of us employment lawyers to review the contract. A...
Can I work with more than one competitor companies as an independent contractor?
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Answered on May 21, 2021
It is probably inappropriate under state law.
Even if you signed it, unless you are paid over $250,000 per year, the noncompete is void and...
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Is my non-compete enforceable in the state of WA?
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Answered on April 29, 2021
The best defense is a good offense. The non-compete statute allows you to sue and get $5,000 PLUS all your attorney's fees and costs if they try...
Laws regarding past employer altering payroll records and providing false information to Washington State Unemployment office.
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Answered on April 28, 2021
I would suggest talking to an employment lawyer about possible litigation. Employment laws are complex. Your employer may have violated laws and...
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Hi my name is Chris I have a few questions I’ve had to pay for shortages out of my tail were employees are in the same tells me?
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Answered on April 28, 2021
You likely have a claim for those overtime wages as well as claims for breaks. Asking you to sign away breaks is probably illegal on the employer...
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Can one sue a company for driving them towards drugs with constant overtime work without pay due to shortage of staff ?
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Answered on April 24, 2021
We would need more facts, but when you say “without pay” for overtime that may trigger a reason to sue for wages. It will depend on what their...
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Can salaried employee take every Sunday off due to pre-arranged medical appointments?
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Answered on April 13, 2021
I couldn’t agree more with Mr. Higgins. Pay a little bit in attorney fees now to save a lot later. You don’t want to end up facing one of us...