I agree with Mr. Hawkins that you may be eligible for unemployment benefits based on illegal activities in the workplace (you may be required to...

Fire after the company meeting reguarding about "mini break request"

I agree with Mr. Higgins' answer - you should definitely consult an attorney. In the meantime, you may wish to contact the Washington State Dep't...

Unemployment: Denied benefits. Quit job due to abundance of ants, and water leaking on my head from a bad roof.

Generally speaking, if a worker quits a job voluntarily without good cause, benefits will not be allowed. Washington law (RCW 50.20.050)...

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A great resource is the Washington State Employment Lawyers Association (just google "WELA"). The attorneys that belong to the group can specify...

We own a business and my son hit a lady walking on th county road with a golf ball. He is 20. I received a letter from her

Vicarious liability is a principle that can apply under certain circumstances to make an employer liable for the acts of its employees where those...

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Back 2 years ago when I was hired, my employer had typed up something he had me sign. It outlined holiday pay, when I'd get vac

Frankly, it seems unlikely that they would want to take you to court over $600, especially considering the time and money involved (particularly if...

WA. state deadline for unemployment benefits appeals is 30 days unless there's "good cause. " What's the max time they'll allow?

I agree with Counselor Kased, above. A span of two years would be very difficult to overcome - the timeliness standard is treated pretty strictly...

I have a wrongful termination case. I was terminated for being assumed of turning in an ex-employee for unemployment fraud.

As to your chances of getting unemployment benefits, I think you have better than even odds of being able to show that you did not intend to...

I need to know how to write a letter of petition for review for WA state unemployment.

Your question does not state why you "lost" -- was it because of the lack of timely appeal or on the merits, or both? (Check the Order. It will...

Without good cause for missing the hearing, the court will likely not even get to the merits of your claim (ie, whether you were fired for...