Employers are required by California law to advise employees of their right to have the advice of counsel before signing a severance agreement. Failure to do so can allow the employee to void the settlement and sue the employer later.

More important, an attorney can help an employee... View More

If you authorize the deduction of the inaccurate expense reimbursement in writing based on a inadvertent mistake, they get the money and it will be very unlikely to affect your future employment anywhere else. You do not have to agree to the term negligence. The key is that intentional misconduct... View More

First, put your concerns in writing to HR so there is a record of your concerns. it is often easier to win retaliation and whistleblower complaints than discrimination claims. Further, the complaint will be key evidence for your claim. It should include a chronology of events and attach any... View More

Summons are not served by voicemail. It is probably a scam. They may offer to send a mobile response team or expedited service for money from you to fix a supposed legal problem, which will confirm it is a scam.

You can check public records for the case number, but it probably does not... View More

Employers can require you to stay home for any reason or no reason, but not a prohibited reason such as hostility based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy disability, military service or opposing illegal conduct.

You did not mention whether the employer is still... View More

First, you should strongly consider submitting a written complaint about your racial discrimination concerns and as well as your age discrimination concerns. By doing so, you give the employer an opportunity to investigate and correct those problems. Further, if your employer terminates you in... View More

Travel time should being when you arrive at the shop, since your employer requires you to pick up co-workers at the shop and drive them to the job site. This also applies your co-workers, since the company is providing the transportation.

You are entitled to use sick leave for any illness, it does not have to be a work related illness.

According the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, employers are required to allow you to use accrued sick leave for

employees or their family members for any of the... View More

You likely have a claim for not protecting you from sexual harassment in your job and a potential claim for retaliation. Since you state that management is not responsive, you may need to escalate this above HR in writing to senior management or even the owners of the company. You should consult... View More

First, if HR is not willing to communicate about your complaint in writing that is a huge red flag.

Second, the reduction in your hours is already an adverse employment action, so it appears that your employer is asking you to accept the discrimination that has already occurred.... View More

Your next steps should be to prepare a chronology of events supported by documentary evidence.

Next, you should review it with a lawyer to confirm you have enough evidence to establish a good faith claim, then you prepare a complaint to HR about the discrimination - hopefully reviewed by a... View More

Assuming you did not complain to the government, Washington's Healthcare Whistleblower Retaliation protections do not apply to you.

Nevertheless, depending on the nature of the inappropriate comments, you may still have a claim for wrongful termination in violation of public policy, if... View More

First, you should apply for unemployment benefits.

Second, assuming you are an at will employee, it does not appear that you have any claim against your employer. Employers can terminate an at will employee for any reason or no reason, but not prohibited reasons such as hostility toward a... View More

Yes. You can still claim age discrimination, even when there is a mass layoff. Although writings are often very helpful and persuasive evidence, they are not mandatory. Witnesses to the ageist remarks, your testimony and personal notes may be sufficient to prove your case.

You can only use sick to time cover the hours you normally work would have worked, but for being sick or caring for an ill family member. If your regular work hours were six per day, then you can only claim six per day.

The purpose of sick time is compensate you for wages you would have... View More

While no one can give you competent advice without reading the settlement agreement, as a general rule, if a party pays and corrects their mistakes within 4 days, then the contract is probably still enforceable under the doctrine of substantial compliance. If you want to void the contract, then you... View More

Bathroom breaks do not count toward your 10 min rest break every 4 hours. The employer is required to provide paystubs showing your hours and earnings. The employer is required to reimburse for all necessary business expenses including electricity and internet if you are working remotely from the... View More

Yes, nothing Trump has done can stop you from filing a retaliation complaint with the EEOC. Please note there are strict time limits for EEOC complaints. Since California has a joint enforcement agreement, the time period should be extended to 300 days.

Unless you are suing the federal... View More

In Washington state, an employee is entitled to receive the highest city/count/state minimum wage based on the location of their work. This can get complicated, when remote work is involved. For example, if you work from home 2 days per week and where you live has a higher minimum wage than the... View More

Mr. Arrasmith's probably AI generated answer is WRONG. Anyone in the chain of service, including back of house staff like dishwashers can participate in the tip pool.

In Etheridge v. Reins International California, Inc., the servers challenged the inclusion of employees, such as... View More