Employment Issues
Seattle Employment Attorney
Due to the complexity of employment laws and the legal process, it is very important to seek out an experienced employment attorney’s advice for most labor issues. At Premier Law Group, our Seattle and Bellevue employment attorneys have years of experience representing employees who have been wronged by their employer. There are many issues that fall under the broad umbrella of employment law, and if you believe your rights have been violated in the workplace, you may have a legitimate claim to seek damages. Our Seattle employment lawyers know that you have questions, and we are here to provide you answers. We offer free initial consultations to employees who believe they have been mistreated in some way by their employer. Give us a call at (206) 285-1742 if you believe that you are a victim of one or more of the following:
Washington Employment Issues
Wrongful Termination: An employer has the right to fire an employee for absolutely no reason, or even for reasons many would find morally wrong. There are certain cases though, that are clear examples of wrongful discharge. Here in Washington, the courts have ruled that some terminations are considered illegal. If your employer has violated public policy by firing you, then you may very well have a case. Some common instances of this are when employees are fired for refusing to commit illegal acts, fired for performing a public duty, fired for exercising a legal right, and fired out of retaliation. It is difficult to generalize beyond that, because wrongful termination can only be properly determined on a case by case basis. If you believe that you have been wrongfully discharged, we can help you sort your case out. Give our experienced Seattle employment attorneys a call at (206) 285-1743 or fill out the contact information on the right for a free initial consultation. Wrongful termination cases oftentimes involve a lot of factors that need the legal expertise of a Bellevue or Seattle wrongful discharge attorney, and we will be able to tell you honestly whether or not you have a case.
Harassment: Harassment due to one’s gender, race, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability and other classifications are illegal in the workplace. In order to have a case, the employer must have been aware of the harassment and not done anything about it, or should have been aware of the situation and not done anything about it. If the harassment was caused by a supervisor and became a detriment to your ability to do your job, then the employer is strictly liable. Sexual harassment cases are the most common of these types of cases, but if you believe that a hostile work environment is being created due to harassment of any kind, you may have a case. If you would like advice from our experienced Washington harassment lawyers, we offer free initial consultations, and will be able to answer any questions you may have.
Gender, Racial, Sexual, Religious or Age Discrimination: It is a civil right to be free from discrimination on the basis of gender, race, sexual orientation, religion and age. Because this is a fundamental right laid out in Washington State law, there is no question as to whether or not it applies to employment. Not only can employers not discriminate in both hiring and promoting, but unions and employment agencies may not either. Along with the employer, managers and supervisors may be sued for discrimination, because they would be carrying out an illegal act. It is very important to have an experienced employment discrimination lawyer represent you if you believe you have a case, because they can be very complicated. If you have the opportunity to do so, gathering evidence and witnesses can be a tremendous help to your case.
Retaliation: This is when an employer does something negative to an employee because of something the employee did that is protected under the law. These kinds of cases can at times be difficult to prove, but one who has been retaliated against deserves an experienced employment attorney to bring them justice. Some of the more common types of retaliation occur when an employee reports the wrongdoings of their employer, takes allowed time off work, or inquires about missing pay or benefits. The employee is protected against negative responses such as being fired or demoted if it is on the basis of those actions.
Family and Medical Leave Act Claims: This act allows certain employees to take unpaid time off work without being punished for doing so if they are undergoing a serious health problem or pregnancy. There are a lot of specific rules that govern the Family and Medical Leave Act, but it is a very important statute that helps people out in certain difficult situations. If you believe your employer is unlawfully not allowing you to go on FMLA, or has retaliated against you for doing so, it is very important that you speak to an experienced employment attorney. FMLA has necessary restrictions that you must be in accordance with, so speaking to a lawyer and presenting your evidence is the only way to know if you have a case. In general, though, if you have worked for at least 1,250 hours over the course of at least 12 months, you may be eligible depending on what you are trying to take time off for. You may take time off work for incapacitating health issues and pregnancy. If you believe you have been wrongfully denied your FMLA, give our Seattle and Bellevue employment lawyers a call.
Wage and Hour Disputes: There are a variety of wage and hour laws that protect the employee from being taken advantage of by their employer. Each case is different though, due to surrounding circumstances. Only an experienced wage and hour attorney can help you figure out whether or not you have a case. There are several kinds of wage claims. Employees often complain of not being paid the minimum wage or time and a half for their overtime. Some employers make illegal deductions from paychecks or fail to make payments for hours worked or services provided. If you believe you have an hour or wage claim against your employee, give our experienced Seattle wage lawyers a call for a free initial consultation.
How Can Our Experienced Employment Attorneys Help You?
If you are an employee and have an issue with your employer, we are here to answer all of your questions and help you get justice for any wrongdoings. If you have a Washington employment issue and would like further information, please check out our employment FAQs.
We are aggressive Seattle employment attorneys with years of experience in successfully representing people who have claims against their employers. We have won millions of dollars for our past clients and we will do whatever we can to help you recover the maximum possible compensation. If you have an employment issue that needs legal representation, call us today for a free consultation and case evaluation. In fact, if we handle your case, you pay absolutely no legal fees unless we win.
