Can an employer cut a 40 hour employee to 24 then open a 40 hour job and require you to apply for your 40 hour position ?

Mr. Pizl is on the right track. While they did not admit to breaking the law, the circumstances you describe suggest that age and/or gender may...

Can an employer (6 employees) take away vacation time you have acrued and/or haven't used?

Paid time off disputes can be affected by a number of factors such as (1) is there an employee handbook? (2) what does the handbook say? (3) what...

This is a complicated issue that depends on a number of factors that are not addressed in your question. I suggest you contact an attorney who can...

Must my employer pay commissions in a timely manner?

This is not legal advice and I suggest you contact an attorney to obtain legal advice about your situation. A regulation defines a "pay day" as...

Can my employer force me to pay for backfilling my position while I was on maternity leave?

There is a good chance your employer violated the Wage Rebate Act, RCW 49.48.050-070. Department of Labor and Industries will assist you in...

Will I face retaliation for sending an OSHA safety complaint to L&I?

If you were fired because you filed an OSHA complaint, your employer may be liable for statutory or common law wrongful discharge. I encourage you...

Boss is cruel and puts us down

Workers in Washington are lawfully entitled to a 10 minute rest period for every four hours of work. If the worker's job allows them to take...

What can I do about my ex employer who deducted money from my paychecks for Aflac life insurance but did not make the payments?

RCW 49.52.070 makes some forms of wage theft illegal. You should contact an employment attorney who handles these cases regularly. You may also...

How much should I receive in a potential lawsuit? Current projection doesn't seem right.

Case evaluation involves a considerable amount of subjective judgment. Ultimately, the only one who can say what a case is "worth" is the jury. If...

What do i do when I didn't get paid?

You should talk to an employment attorney who can advise you on your particular situation. After you talk to a lawyer, you may decide your best...