Can my employer not pay out my PTO when they fire me for personality conflicts and not job performance issues?

The pay-out of PTO upon an employee's separation from employment is not governed by statutory law but rather by contract. In other words, if the...

Can I be fired for having too many incidents with different co-workers.

In short, the answer is yes, you can be fired for "having too many incidents with co-workers." The general rule for at-will employees is that you...

Is it legal to be fired solely based on what a police offer tells employer without proof?

With respect to your termination, I agree with attorneys Nguyen and Bergman. As to the unemployment benefits piece, I agree with Mr. Bergman that...

I agree with Mr. Higgins - your employer cannot legally hold your paycheck hostage until you sign a contract. That said, however, there is nothing...

Do I have a case for wrongful termination?

In short, "Yes," a person can be fired just because the wife needs a job. There does not appear to be a viable cause of action for wrongful...

Is it legal to pay under minimum wage?

No. With only a few, very narrow exceptions, Washington workers age 16 and older must be paid a minimum wage of $9.19 per hour. I am aware of no...

This forum is designed for laypersons to provide factual scenarios and ask specific legal questions that can be addressed by attorneys in a rather...

I agree, it does seem like a rather odd question. The question may be strange but I nonetheless think that it would be best for you to be...

I was denied because I wrote that I was available to work day shifts seven days a week. I put my preference instead of avail.

Yes, the Employment Security Department has made a determination that you are not eligible for benefits because they say you are not available and...

Was my previous employer really required to let me go?

When the employer stated that they "had to let you go" because of the finding, they probably meant that their own internal policies dictate that...