Labor and Employment Lawyers deal with a variety of matters covering the employer/employee relationship including helping businesses comply with employment laws and regulations, managing disputes with employees, advising on wage and hour matters, and assisting with appropriate employment policies and procedures. In addition to showing businesses how to reduce their risk of employment litigation, labor and employment attorneys can advise on the legal rights and responsibilities of the employer and the employee with regard to work related disputes. Finally, employment lawers can also protect workers when their rights are being violated.
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What is the minimum wage in Washington?
L&I enforces the state's minimum wage law. The minimum wage is $8.55 per hour. The state's minimum wage is recalculated each year in September as a result of an initiative approved by voters in …
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Employee Rights When a Job Ends
Leaving a job is not easy. If you are fired, downsized or laid off then you are likely nervous about the future and your own financial security. If you are leaving of your own free will to relocate or start a new job you might also be nervous and uneasy. In either case there are things that you need to be aware of so that you receive everything to which you are entitled to by …
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Wage and Hour Law Enforcement
Many employees are protected by federal laws which mandate a minimum wage, overtime pay and fair pay that is free from discrimination. Employees can contact the government agencies responsible for investigating allegations of noncompliance with these laws or they can file lawsuits against their employers if they believe that any of these laws were violated. Since agencies play an …
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Worker Rights Complaint and Instructions
Use this form to file a complaint with the Washington Department of Labor & Industry against your employer. (F700-027-000)
How to appeal a denial of unemployment benefits
Unemployment insurance benefits are payments made to eligible employees who become unemployed through no fault of their own. If you are denied unemployment benefits, you have the right to appeal this decision. Your state unemployment office can tell you about your appeal rights. Most states have brochures that explain the appeals process in detail, but here are some general …
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Wrongful Termination of Employment
Severance and Release Help
How Do I Find the Right Attorney for My Case?
Increased Federal Minimum Wage
Unemployment Compensation
What is Vocational Rehabilitation?
Criminal Background Check
Off-The-Clock Work Time
What is Progressive Discipline?
How To Find a Lawyer
Overtime Pay
Your Legal Rights Upon Job Termination
Pregnancy Discrimination
Age Discrimination
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Whistleblower Laws
Sexual Harassment
Work Breaks
Paid Time Off
Know Your Rights on Background Checks