Is there a labor law that says how long a company has to investigate or find validity to hold one on suspension in Washington?

Your union rep should be able to resolve this for you and unless your contract provides otherwise, you will probably get most or all of your back...

Were you the server? If the owners made you pay for the patrons who couldn't cover their tab, that is illegal. Did they take it out of your wages?

Employement Contract and Employee Handbook Disclaimer Conflict

I would not sign the handbook without first crossing out and initialing the "at-will" language. I assume you are talking about contracts and...

Two employee's have an argument(non-physical). Only one employee is disciplined (suspended). Is that legal?

I agree that the only way the disparate treatment would be illegal would be if it was specifically because of the ethnicity issue. If the...

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Can my employer retract a job offer after I already started working in that position?

Many Washington State employees are unionized, even in supervisory positions, and if your position is union, you probably have certain rights worth...

Do I have to submit to pressure to sign a nondisclosure before getting final pay?

A little more info is needed to determine what exactly you mean by "amicable settlement to a final pay concept and date" However, if you've worked...

What questions should i ask when interviewing a new employment attorney for my company?

The questions will differ somewhat depending on whether you plan to hire an in-house employment attorney (in other words, an employee of your...

Who is liable for L and I claims if the company is an LLC

If it is a claim for unpaid wages, Washington law provides for personal liability from the owners of the company, regardless of the corporate...

My former employer was called for a reference check and they said i never worked there

I would look into this further. Make sure your previous employer remembers you and this was not intentional. If it was an intentional lie about...

Do the same laws apply for self employed people

The law in Washington is that you are entitled to be paid for services you provided. It makes no difference whether you are an employee or an...