First, you should keep your own written records of your work and your meal and rest breaks as well as take pictures of your time cards.

Second, since you need this job to pay your bills, you are afraid of retaliation and the statute of limitations is measured in years, you should begin to... View More

Under the Federal Labor Standards Act, your employer can only make deductions from your wages is several requirements are met. Even then, the wages deductions must be actual cost with no profit. For more info go to:

https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/direct-care/credit-wages... View More

According to the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries,

Washington State does not require employers to provide leave or pay for holidays, vacations, or bereavement. These benefits can be found in your employer policies or collective bargaining agreement. They are generally an... View More

You should immediately speak with an immigration attorney and take a copy of the contract with you. US laws are specific about things like these so you need to make sure the employer is not trying to scare you.

Good luck!

If you haven't done this already, you should report what happened in writing to both your supervisor and your employer's HR department and state that you feel you cannot return to work out of concern for your safety,

I am sorry this happened to you. You may have a claim for defamation. Please keep in mind you that the employer may not want to get involved and even deny stating the reason for withdrawing the offer. You should attempt to confirm it in writing in a text or email. In addition, you should... View More

More information is needed here, but generally, if you are paid on an hourly basis, you should receive overtime pay for all hours worked in excess of 40 per week.

It is illegal to retaliate against an employee for asking about their pay in good faith. You should keep your own written records of your hours worked to help document your claims for unpaid wages and overtime. In addition, you should put your pay concerns in writing to assist you with bringing a... View More

It is possibly retaliation, it is not possible to say based on the information you have provided. This sounds as though it was related to an unemployment insurance claim. You may need to obtain statements from witnesses or provide their contact information to whomever is investigating your... View More

Both sides get the opportunity to call witnesses at trial. However, there are rules requiring disclosure in advance, so the other side can prepare.

Try Googling Washington State Free Affidavit Form

You can go to the link below and copy the information, which is for a free self-proving affidavit for a last will and testament

https://freeaffidavitform.com/2011/05/free-washington-affidavit-forms.html

There is no guarantee... View More

You should contact an employment law attorney in your area to discuss the details of your situation. It sounds like you may have a claim for retaliation under the Fair Labor Standards Act and/or state law.

Based on what you've described, there is no legal violation. Your employer is not legally obligated to give you a performance review or merit increase. If they chose to do so, they can implement the raise at any time of their choosing.

Washington is a "two-party consent" state. That means it is unlawful to intercept or record a private phone call, in-person conversation, or electronic communication unless all parties to the communication consent.

Almost all positions are considered at-will. Regardless of whether your offer letter specifically states your position will be considered at-will, at-will employment status can be thought of as the "default" employment status that will apply even if the offer letter is silent on this.

Hi, more information is needed here. An accommodation request does not give you priority if the employer has a policy that an employee must apply for a vacant position and they are given the same opportunity as the other applicants. However, some courts have held the opposite, and the disabled... View More

Hello, under the Americans with Disabilities Act, you likely do not have protection. However, your leave may be protected under the Family and Medical Leave Act "FMLA", you may have protection depending on the seriousness of the injury, the size of the employer, and other factors. I would... View More

Unfortunately, an offer letter is not a contract, meaning it is not legally binding. While it is inconvenient for you, your employer is permitted to push your start date back and issue a new letter with updated terms.

This seems strange. In a business context and where services are involved, it seems unlikely that any payment can be considered a gift. This sounds like taxable income to me. Regardless of how the employer treats it, you still have the responsibility to report all of your taxable income and if... View More

Hi the employer can use whatever period it wants for the workweek and pay period. If you work more than 40 hours in that workweek, you should be paid overtime.