Is this grounds of concern?

I agree that the employer may terminate your employment for any reason or no reason at all (provided, however, that a termination is not based on a...

Should I be getting paid overtime for the extra day? And would I be getting paid overtime for the hours I worked over 40?

The number of hours worked in a single day is not the determining factor for overtime. Rather, it is the number of hours worked in a "work week,"...

Is there any legal action I can take against the company that offered me the position, but is now withdrawing it?

It is possible that you may have legal recourse. This depends on how firm the offer was, whether it was "conditional" upon passing certain checks,...

Can I pursue legal action based on the situation I explained below?

Based on the information you have provided, the answer is "no," there does not appear to be any illegal activity by the employer -- assuming you...

Can employer prevent liability from just stopping the alleged discrimination?

The direct answer to your question is "yes," the employee can still file a complaint with the EEOC and perhaps Labor and Industries, as well, if he...

Can my employer, the opposing party, be present during my testimony in a deposition that is carried out by the attorney general?

If I understand correctly, this deposition is being conducted by the Attorney General (on behalf of the state of Washington/Dept. of Labor and...

I am at odds with my employer how can I avoid being termed as a quit if I never quit? Unemployment could be beneficial...

It sounds as though your employer may be aware that a voluntary quit makes it harder for a claimant to obtain unemployment benefits than if they...

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How should an employee handle intentional and unwelcome physical contact of a non-sexual nature from a manager?

I think you did the right thing by alerting your manager immediately when it happened that you were uncomfortable with his touching you in that...

Is it legal to incentivize the act of Waiving Lunches in WA State, based on completing weekly sales metrics?

Yes, the employer may refuse to grant the waiver. See http://www.lni.wa.gov/WorkplaceRights/files/policies/esc6.pdf.

Do I have to provide former employee with their personnel file?

Yes. So long as the employee has not already had access to his personnel file within the last 12 months, then RCW 49.12.250 applies. In addition...

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