As nurse aide I have been accused of misconduct, which I deny, have been fired and denied compensation.Do I need a lawyer?

I agree that you should definitely appeal the denial of unemployment benefits. There is a 30 day appeal deadline from the date of the...

Can i sue a fast food place i use to work at for forcing to change dates on expired and the building is so full of black mold

I agree with Mr. Williams: in order to have a meritorious claim against the company for circumstances you describe, you would have to have been...

Is it legal to be let go when I have and open L&I claim. Being told you do not need a job because you are married.

I agree with Mr. Thal that the evaluation of whether you might have a viable case of retaliation for filing an L & I claim would require looking at...

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My daughter is 15 years old. Can she be in a relationship and have sex with a 17 year old or can he be charged with a crime?

You are asking a question about what is commonly referred to as "statutory rape," but which Washington state calls "rape of a child (in the first,...

Will my first MIP show up as a conviction on a background check?

As a side note, you may wish to also post this same question in the Criminal Law category. That said..Yes, your first MIP will show up as a...

What can I do after being verbally abused at work and fired?

Unfortunately, the answer is "not a whole lot." Verbal abuse sometimes happens in the workplace and is likely not actionable as a single episode...

Do I have the right to find out why I was fired from my job?

Under Washington Administrative Code, the employer is required to give you a reason for the discharge: "Every employer shall, within ten business...

Hi im in seattle area i start working one local pizza place about 9 days ago and worked like more than 30 hours

I agree with attorney Thal's answer. You should also consider contacting the Department of Labor & Industries, which is free. They are available...

I am a diet tech for a army hospital got fired for not following a sop and using profanity went to court got job back with back

Your question is a bit unclear and is lacking some pertinent information. Consider re-posting with a few more details regarding what your claims...

I have been replaced. Can I collect unemployment?

Yes. It sounds as though 1) you were terminated; 2) your employer does not accuse you of misconduct; and 3) is looking for a person who would be...