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I also work in a sovern tribe of Washington. However, codes enforce federal and Washington State laws.
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answered on Jul 23, 2024
You can only be fired for not doing graphic art work if it is part of your job description or agreed-upon duties. If your employment contract or job role includes graphic art responsibilities, then not fulfilling these tasks could be a reason for termination.
However, if your primary role... View More 
Will I be granted unemployment if I decline the new job because my original job was eliminated and they are essentially demoting me?
Hello, I am reaching out to inquire about potential legal representation regarding a dispute with my employer over unpaid invoices.
I have 5 unpaid invoices totaling 43,200$ USD and the deadline for payment has passed. I used to work for Curie.co under full time consultant contract for 1... View More
I work for Amazon and they currently have me scheduled for 10 hours a day , 6 days a week, for 2 weeks and I don't know BFF ffþyý5⁵
I am a student researcher. Any help is much appreciated.
I'm asking because my employer seems to be extremely touchy on people clocking in late, which is understandable. But it has gotten to the point where I had clocked in on time, every shift, for the last three or so months and last week I clocked in just a single minute late and they seemed... View More
My job is rating products for a commission and I have earned so much that I have gone up three levels and I need to finish a small set of rating products to receive all my earnings, but the system has welfare tasks that put your earnings
into a negative amount equal to what you have... View More
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answered on Jun 29, 2024
I can offer some general information that may be helpful:
1. Documentation: It's positive that you have chat transcripts from customer service and the CEO stating that a welfare task would not occur before you finish your remaining tasks. This documentation could potentially be... View More
I was just hired to do payroll at a company & they required a drug test. During the test they actually stood less than a foot away & watched me pee in the cup. I felt completely violated & disgusted when I left. Is this legal?
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answered on Jun 15, 2024
I understand how uncomfortable that experience must have been for you. The legality of being watched during a drug test depends on the state and the specific circumstances of the testing. In some situations, such as for safety-sensitive positions, stricter monitoring is allowed to prevent tampering... View More
We get 25hrs/wk guaranteed as per our contract. Although we get as much sick time as we need (as in we don't earn pst over time its just paid out to us as we use it). Our workplace has made us sign a contract stating that we could only have 6 occurrence a year of using pst before facing... View More
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answered on Jun 15, 2024
Your job's policy regarding paid sick time (PST) and guaranteed hours can be complex. The terms in your contract about guaranteed hours and the use of PST are crucial. If your contract guarantees 25 hours per week, your employer generally must honor this unless there are specific conditions in... 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
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