Effective as of June 30, 2014, most Washington registered domestic partnerships will be automatically converted into marriages, except for those…
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Four Tips for Choosing a Seattle Employment Law Attorney
Whether you’re facing harassment at work or need to know what your rights are if you become a “whistleblower,” having…
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The first time you meet with an experienced Seattle employment discrimination attorney, you may wonder how to proceed. This may…
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Workplace harassment can take many forms, including sometimes violence. While some instances of violence are obvious and easy to spot,…
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Everyone knows the Space Needle, even people who have never been to Seattle. It’s the city’s central landmark and the…
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Wage and hour violations are among the most common violations of state and federal labor laws. Although the federal minimum…
Read more...What is the Age Discrimination in Employment Act?
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) was passed in 1967. Its purpose is to protect employees from discrimination in…
Read more...A Quick Guide to Federal “Whistleblower” Protection Laws
An employee who identifies unsafe or illegal behavior carried out by his or her employer and lets the appropriate authorities…
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The federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires that covered, non-exempt workers be paid overtime at the rate of at…
Read more...Four Interview Questions You Don’t Have to Answer (And That Employers Should Not Ask)
Just as employers cannot discriminate among employees based on race, age, disability, national origin, or religion, they cannot ask certain…
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