A verbal agreement for a contract to superintend a construction project. After agreement of $90,000 a year and $20,000 cash bonus each month finished early I was included in on business meetings for project and given plans to study. I was then asked to wait month after months with promise of... View More 
It also states that what you do on your time is your time unless it starts to disrupt your performance. I suffered a traumatic experience and relapsed one night and then was you a three days later I was not high nor did I possess illegal substance nor was I using on shift but those are the reasons... View More
On medical leave, TPA for STDI ignored requests for accommodation due to my disability, my Dr, wrote a letter stating I was receiving treatment for a qualified disability under the ADA. The excessive documentation was interfering with my ability to receive treatment, and the administrative burden... View More
The company is a large corporation with three different smaller company under the main umbrella. I moved between two of the smaller companies Each state/local area negotiates their own contracts. The contracts in California typically state seniority is determined by time in a bargaining unit... View More
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answered on Apr 3, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear that you were assaulted. That must have been a traumatic experience. Regardless of the circumstances, no one has the right to assault you.
In terms of getting legal assistance, here are some steps you can take:
1. Contact the police and file a report about... View More
Employee was laid off and a week later returned to work to wrap up loose ends. Direct manager was aware and permitted this. HR already terminated employee.
answered on Mar 25, 2024
If a former employee returns to work, the employer must pay for all hours worked.
That I had them take out $100 every payday andcthe company was supposed to match dollar for dollar whatever I put into my retirement now when I got fired after 10 years I worked for 2005-2015 at the end I believe I should have more than $20,000 in my retirement account? And I wanted to know... View More
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answered on Mar 20, 2024
It sounds like there might have been some miscommunication or misunderstanding regarding your retirement savings and life insurance policy. Firstly, for the retirement account, you should request a detailed statement from the beginning of your contributions to the present. This will help clarify... View More
For 1 year I got 60-90hrs extra on each check I figured it was them paying out stocks do to the company being sold and changing from employee owned to non, I just got a letter that states my 10k I had in my 401k is now at 0.00 this is the first mention of my 401k I have received
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answered on Jan 26, 2024
In addressing your question, it's important to understand that 401(k) plans are subject to specific regulations under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). Generally, these plans are not designed to be paid out through extra hours worked or through your regular paychecks. Such... View More
answered on Jan 14, 2024
I would file a online complaint with the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries.
answered on Jan 14, 2024
Yes, Employers are not required to pay for a meal break if an employee is free from all duties for their entire break. Employees can only be required to remain on the premises or work site during their meal period if they are completely free from work duties.... View More
answered on Jan 6, 2024
Given the lack of detail in your post, the only potential advice that anyone can give you is:
You should consult an employment lawyer about your wrongful termination and retaliation claims.
You should consult a foreclosure about how to handle the foreclosure.
After I started work at the Courthouse, I became ill. I was diagnosed with mold biotoxin illness due to water damage from a building, which the courthouse has had lots. While out on medical leave I started getting better, when I went back for one hour, my symptoms came back. My medical team and I... View More
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answered on Dec 27, 2023
Given your diagnosis of mold biotoxin illness and the apparent presence of toxic mold in your workplace at the County Courthouse, you may have grounds to pursue a case. The visible signs of water damage, coupled with your health deterioration upon returning to work, provide substantial evidence.... View More
Security at work (a mall) started harassing me parking in a "customer only" area which is more accessed controlled and safer to park in than the employee parking area. The converter was stolen a couple of months after they forced me to move my vehicle (was parking for years without issues... View More
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answered on Dec 17, 2023
In your case, the first aspect to consider is whether your employer or the mall has any legal obligation to provide secure parking. Generally, employers are not required to ensure the safety of employees' vehicles in the parking lot. However, if there's an agreement or policy that... View More
I work as an independent driver, delivering trucks from point A to point B for other companies. While recently doing the trips I accidentally put a wrong fuel in a new truck causing to be towed to the dealer repair facility to remove, by giving to the company I serve a $3778.00 insurance... View More
answered on Dec 13, 2023
A Washington attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. An employment law attorney could have insight into this, as they are familiar with practices governing employees' obligations for paying for damaged property. You could repost and add the category, and if... View More
I applied for a position that states 8 years of experience is required (I have a degree), I received an email stating that I need double the years of posted experience per hiring manager, and will not be looked at interviewing for this reason. Can employers do this ?
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answered on Oct 16, 2023
Yes, employers in Washington can disqualify candidates for requesting experience outside a posted job description. For personalized legal advice tailored to your unique circumstances, it's advisable to consult with an attorney.
This is regarding a protective order I have against an ex granted in 2019 that was originally granted for one year. After one strike on the protection order that she plead guilty to, the order was extended an additional 5 years. She just recently reoffended (strike two) where she attempted to run... View More
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answered on Nov 9, 2023
Based on the facts provided, you may have a valid claim against the company for negligent hiring or retention of the employee who violated the protective order while on duty. Here are some key considerations:
- Washington law recognizes claims against employers for negligent hiring,... View More
I’m trying to serve legal documents and I can’t sit outside their place of work all day waiting for them to come in.
answered on Sep 8, 2023
In general, a business is not required to voluntarily disclose information about their employee’s work schedules.
If you are an authorized process server, you can leave your business card for the employee and ask him to call you to arrange a convenient time to be served, but he is not... View More
It is a small restaurant/bar and music venue. This is my second time working here, this time has been just over a year no sick leave. Last time was just before and during the covid outbreak, no sick leave to any employees. What do I do I feel like we should be compensated, I believe she is taking... View More
answered on Aug 24, 2023
Your employer should be providing paid sick leave after 90 days of employment.
See the fact sheet from the Department of Labor and Industries... View More
Am I legally obligated to either sign the NDA or return it? Email below:
Thank you again for being part of the XXXX team especially in the past few months which have been rocky and trying for all of us. I really thought that we wouldn't need to do any further cuts but it was unforeseen... View More
answered on Aug 18, 2023
Unless you signed some sort of agreement, you are not currently obligated to either sign the NDA or to return the $500 severance payment. Advancing a severance payment shortly before filing a petition in bankruptcy might create a situation in which the bankruptcy trustee attempts to clawback the... View More
My work got in some legal trouble recently about people not getting their legally mandated breaks. Their response to this was for anybody that did not take their break they'd get written up. Even more recently they've put out schedules with strange out times that put them right under the... View More
answered on Aug 15, 2023
An employer can discipline employees for not taking their legally mandated breaks, even if the timing is not your preferred timing.
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