Can I sue my employment for lost wages if I get terminated?

Based on the facts you have presented, I would recommend contacting the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries regarding your...

Can a salaried non-exempt employee get paid less than 40 hours per week if she works less than 40 hours in that week?

Washington's Department of Labor and Industries has a very good website set up with well-presented and useful information. Administrative policy...

Legality of firing/rehiring and unemployment eligibility

Refusing to sign the new contract may create an issue for unemployment as to whether you voluntarily quit, or were laid off or terminated. The...

Washington is an at-will employment state. You can quit or an employer can terminate you for any reason or no reason at all, absent a...

Can I do anything about being wrongfully terminated by a casino since its tribal law?

Some casinos have an internal appeal policy in place which would allow you to appeal your termination and present evidence on your behalf. Failing...

Can I sue my boss for Emotional distress

I would contact your union representative.

I feel I was sexually harassed at work a few months ago, don't know if its considered sexual harassment? Don't know what to do?

Sexual harassment cases are very fact specific. The behavior by the fill-in doctor certainly seems inappropriate, and the response by the main...

Need advise on how to handle the appeal process for unemployment benefits VIA phone?

I agree with Mr. Higgins. The burden of proof is on the employer to prove that you were terminated for "misconduct." Having an attorney assist with...

Can I sue the employer who terminated me with a false statement in termination letter?

Washington is an at-will employment state, and an employer can terminate you for any reason, or no reason at all, unless that reason is...

Is there any attorney in the Spokane, WA area that can help or give me advice about unemployment?

Whether the ESD will grant you any leeway in being late filing your appeal will depend on a number of different things. Our office handles these...