Specifically, an employee has been caught passed out drunk during food service at a retirement home. For whatever reason he was taken off the schedule for two or three days, then returned to work. Im just curious if by not firing this person over a very major offense is there grounds for someone in... View More 
answered on Dec 22, 2022
Unfortunately, each case is fact specific and it is impossible to give meaningful advice without knowing more factual context. In general, if you were let go for being 3 minutes late, while someone else was allowed to stay though they were passed out drunk at work, it would certainly raise... 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.
answered on Jan 14, 2024
I would file a online complaint with the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries.
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.
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.
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
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.
I work at a glassblowing studio where everyone works 40 hours a week of constant physical labor, it regularly gets above 100 degrees and many safety precautions are often not put as top priority. Needless to say call outs happen occasionally.
I recently found out that my wonderful manager... View More
answered on Jul 22, 2023
An employer may not discipline an employee by "docking" their earned pay. The manager should speak with an employment attorney about their rights.
answered on Jul 16, 2023
Without knowing more about how the search took place, whether it was the employer's phone or your phone and what harm you suffered, you should start with an employment lawyer.
My partner has been writing down the days of my appointments in which he will either need to leave work early or arrive just a little bit late. His employers told him that it needs to be written down when they are, however they are trying to punish him for attending the appointments.
answered on Jul 6, 2023
A Washington attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. The question may have gone unnoticed under the Health Care Law heading - it's something that an employment law attorney would have insight into. Some questions go unanswered, but you could try reposting... View More
My salary is $1240.40 per 80 hour pay period, slightly below WA's 2023 $15.74 minimum wage ($1259.20 per 80 hrs). I also receive $46.15 per pay period in a "work from home allowance." I live and work in WA, my employer is based in CO.
answered on Apr 25, 2023
If you live in Seattle, which requires telework business expense reimbursements, then you may be paid less than minimum wage. Otherwise, probably not. I would contact the Department of Labor and Industries to confirm.
I was also denied breaks and lunches because they said most of their workers don’t need them because that want to finish their job on time. I was promised extra time to finish task because I asked them for it due to my muscle nerve disease that causes severe muscle fatigue. Then I was fired for... View More
answered on Mar 28, 2023
While it sounds like disability discrimination, the case will likely be difficult to prove unless you have documentation showing your employer verbally agreed to allow you more time as a reasonable accommodation for your disability.
You can file a disability discrimination complaint with... View More
Basically my old boss owes me decent amount of money. He has no intention of paying it. I don’t want to have to go through the legal process.
If I were to sit down with him and basically tell him
“So you owe xxxx. You know you do. I know you do. I don’t want to have to make... View More
answered on Mar 22, 2023
Threatening to take someone to court if they do not pay a legitimate debt is legal.
Threatening someone with violence if they do not pay a debt is NOT legal.
The non-sexual harassment started on January 4th of 2023. I have filed two Ethics complaints against this employee. My company has not deterred the employee from continuing his behavior besides "The manager has talked with the employee." Can I file an "Order of Protection" or... View More
answered on Mar 7, 2023
You can file for a civil anti-harassment restraining order.
For instructions go to:
https://www.womenslaw.org/laws/wa/restraining-orders/civil-anti-harassment-orders/basic-information
If he is legal to work 40+ hours/wk, could you provide the statute his employer can site?
answered on Mar 7, 2023
Federal law does not place any restrictions on the number of hours 17-year-old employees may work. However, you should consult a Washington state attorney regarding if there are any state laws that limit the number of hours that minors may work.
Or do they only have to pay federal minimum wage
Holiday pay Dispute
answered on Dec 6, 2022
More information is needed to answer this question. These terms are sometimes defined in your employee handbook or employment contract (if you have one), and the employer's definition of these terms generally govern whether and how you receive benefits.
I work in a bistro restaurant
answered on Oct 5, 2022
Employers are permitted to require their employees to take 30+ minute unpaid breaks. However, if you are required to perform any work during this 30 minute break period, such that it isn't an "uninterrupted" break, you generally need to be paid for the break time.
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