Can my employer deny my using my accrued vacation time while I am recovering from surgury and waiting for my first L&I check?

Vacation benefits are time off benefits that an employer chooses to provide. Usually the employer decides what the terms are for receiving the...

Am I bound by my employers agreement with another company to not compete?

A portion of your question ("The other company wants a non-compete for this job only but not with me directly. So, my company wants to sign the...

Is it legal for a company to fire you for being sick if you have a doctors note?

The answer will depend on a variety of circumstances, including a couple federal laws, state laws (State laws vary state to state.), the terms of...

How do I find out what crime is disqualifying me from employment?

Your question seems to seek information about what is showing up in your credit reports rather than legal claims. The federal Fair Credit Reporting...

I'm a salaried employee. My employer refuses to pay me.

Typically, two sets of laws govern payment of wages - state law and federal (fair labor standards act) law. Both must be complied with. Federal...

Can I collect unemployment benefits?

Odds of a determination that you are eligible are in your favor if you were also an Avon representative while you were employed and if you remain...

How can I find out what my reason for termination is?

You may see your personnel file in Washington state as well. Information is availaable on Labor & Industries' website at ...

There is no one RCW or law that defines "full time" for all purposes. Information specific to the Washington unemployment compensation laws may...