I was fired and had 3weeks of paid vacation that I didn't get to use. Does my x employer have to pay me for it?

That depends on company policy, applicable contracts, applicable competitive bargaining agreements, etc. In Washington, employers do not have to...

Can i qualify for unemployment benefits if i am terminated for any reason ?

You may be denied benefits if the ESD determines that you were terminated for "gross misconduct." Usually being fired for poor performance, being...

Is it legal for employers to lie about why i resigned & instead tell clients i am too ill to work?

You may have a defamation claim against your previous employer, but such claims can be hard to prove (e.g., its hard to prove that you didn't get...

Is it worthwhile to appeal to the bank's loan mod offer because the home is still underwater and the payment is not lower?

What you describe sounds fishy. Now a bank doesn't have to agree to modify your loan but there are now a number of laws in effect that require...

Trying in transfer deed to spouse, and if do, can I keep the mortgage in my name? for the time being at least?

Read your closing documents closely. Most lenders reserve the right to call the entire loan due and payable if you transfer the house without the...

My former employer made a mistake in retirement benefits, 10 years ago. Now they are reducing my benefits. Is this legal?

I'm really sorry to hear that. That's really unfortunate. I don't have a quick answer for you. To best evaluate if or how you stop your employer...

I have a friend who deposited money into a bank account and now the moneys gone is it a theft case or small claims court

It could be both. If someone took the money out of the account without permission, that's a criminal offense that you report to the police. If...

I suggest you put in writing your objections regarding the fence and mail it to him via certified mail. Indicate in the letter that you'll gladly...

I need to find a lawyer that can help me with mineral rights and interest that has acrued on the lease. My name is Wanda Bailey.

It might be helpful if you provided a little more details here about where the rights are located. If the rights are on property in Washington...

Can my landlord do this?

He needs to give you 48 hours notice and let you know when he'll be coming. See RCW 59.18.150(6); see the link below. I suggest you print out...