Jared N Hawkins's Answers (438)

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Is it so that there is no recourse to unpaid traffic fine that has prohibited my getting a license in any other statefor 20 yrs?

Jared's answer | Answered on June 03, 2014

Have you tried starting a payment plan with them or asking the interest or penalties to be reduced due to hardship? As you've seen, the problem...

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Can we have the carpet replaced & deduct it from the rent? It's less than 2 mos rent?

Jared's answer | Answered on May 28, 2014

If you desire to have the carpet repaired and then deduct it from your rent you need to follow RCW 59.18.100 EXACTLY or you'll find yourself in...

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Can a management company charge you different water bills each month without any individual water meters

Jared's answer | Answered on May 28, 2014

You need to take a look at your lease and see what it says. Who pays for water is an item that is usually agreed upon in the lease. Take a look...

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I've been at the same job for almost 6 years they have repetitively lied to me about switching shifts and now i have to quit.

Jared's answer | Answered on May 27, 2014

What questions specifically do you have? Be mindful that if you voluntarily quit you likely will not be entitled to unemployment compensation.

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Can an employer cut your wages as punishment?

Jared's answer | Answered on May 27, 2014

Its hard to say without reviewing the contract. I suggest you select a contract attorney, have the attorney review the contract, and then discuss...

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How can I fight a state agency that has unfair labor practices such as hiring who they like or retaliating against me as whistle

Jared's answer | Answered on May 27, 2014

Washington law allows you to bring suit against your employer for discrimination if the discrimination is based on your membership in a protective...

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Overpaid Unemployment Benefit

Jared's answer | Answered on May 27, 2014

You need to take the documents you have to an attorney to review. If the State followed the statutory notice requirements (meaning the State did...

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My son does not pay rent, all utilities in my name and I own home, but do not live there. Do I have to do full eviction process

Jared's answer | Answered on May 27, 2014

There may still be ways to avoid a court action. It's true that the law allows you to terminate the tenancy and then move to eject him with court...

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I am in a fight with my brothers over money in a bank account that I was joint holder on with my parents.

Jared's answer | Answered on May 23, 2014

I would suggest you take paperwork describing the account, the bank's rules regarding transfer of ownership in a joint holder with rights of...

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Do I have a wrongful termination case with discrimination and retaliation during a workers compensation claim

Jared's answer | Answered on May 23, 2014

Direct your attorney to RCW 51.48.025. She can help you evaluate whether it would be appropriate to submit a complaint through L&I or in some...

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