Employment Lawyers Seattle
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Did you know that 42% of US employees have experienced or seen racism at work? Sadly, workplace discrimination is not uncommon.
At Rekhi & Wolk, we tenaciously and compassionately handle our clients’ cases as though they were our own. Contact us today to speak with a Seattle employment lawyer about your case.
Standing Up for Employee Rights Across Seattle and Washington
If you are looking for an employment lawyer in Seattle, you may be trying to protect your income, your career, or your ability to keep working in a difficult environment.
At Rekhi & Wolk, we focus on the employee’s side of workplace disputes across the Seattle area, from downtown towers and South Lake Union tech campuses to hospitals, retail floors, and the warehouses south of the city. Our attorneys handle unpaid wages, workplace discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, and harassment claims under Washington and federal law. With more than 50 years of combined experience representing workers, we help you understand your rights and decide what to do next.
Rekhi & Wolk's Employment Law Practice Areas
Employees come to us with many different disputes, but the problem is often the same: the employer controls the pay, the process, and the pressure. We help hourly workers, gig workers, and executives pursue claims under Washington and federal law, from the tech campuses of Redmond and Bellevue to aerospace and manufacturing workers in Renton and healthcare, retail, and logistics workers across the region.
If your employer failed to pay what you earned, we pursue unpaid wages, back pay, overtime, and missed meal or rest break compensation. Seattle’s minimum wage and paid sick and safe time rules, enforced by the Office of Labor Standards, reach beyond state law: workers here may recover up to three times unpaid wages, versus two times elsewhere in Washington. We regularly represent warehouse and distribution workers acrossKent and the Kent Valley.
If you were treated unfairly because of a protected characteristic or forced into a hostile work environment, you may have a discrimination claim. The Washington Law Against Discrimination protects employees from discrimination, harassment, and unequal treatment, and you may recover lost wages and other damages. We litigate these claims in King County Superior Court and the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington.
If you reported unlawful conduct and your employer punished you for it, you may have a retaliation claim. We pursue these cases across the Puget Sound region, from Seattle south to Tacoma, and also handle whistleblower claims, wrongful termination, class actions, medical leave, unemployment, and immigrant worker matters.
Why Choose Rekhi & Wolk
Seattle has some of the strongest worker protections in the country, and also some of the best-funded employer-side defense firms. Choosing the right advocate matters. Here is what sets our Seattle employment lawyers apart.
We Know Seattle and Washington Wage Law at the Ordinance Level
Seattle workers have rights that go beyond state and federal law, and recovering under them takes a firm that litigates here regularly.
- Deep familiarity with the Seattle Minimum Wage Ordinance, paid sick and safe time rules, and Washington’s Minimum Wage Act and prevailing wage statute
- Track record recovering for unpaid overtime, off-the-clock work, unlawful deductions, and unpaid service fees under state and city wage laws
A Founding Partner Defended Employers First
Hardeep Rekhi began his career defending employers before switching to represent workers, so we know how the other side builds its defense.
- That perspective shapes how we anticipate employer tactics, evidence gaps, and settlement pressure
- We take on employers of every size, from small businesses to matters litigated alongside the EEOC
Recognized Advocates With Landmark Results
- Hardeep Rekhi: Super Lawyers honoree 2013 to 2021, recipient of the Carl Maxey Award, co-author of the Race Discrimination chapter in the Employment Law Desk Book, and a current board member of the Washington Employment Lawyers Association
- Greg Wolk: trial attorney since 2002, University of Washington School of Law and London School of Economics, recognized as a Rising Star and Super Lawyer for whistleblower and employment work
- Secured landmark rulings under federal environmental whistleblower statutes, including one of the largest such judgments in Washington history
We Take Few Clients on Purpose
Many firms run on volume. We do the opposite so each client gets direct partner attention.
- Clients are treated as partners in the case, not a file number or a revenue stream
- We ask questions, stay in contact, and keep you informed at every stage
A Record Behind the Promise
- More than $10 million recovered for employees, including class-action wage settlements
- More than 50 years of combined employment law experience, all focused on representing workers
- Clients ranging from CEOs, athletes, and professionals to hundreds of blue-collar and gig workers across the Puget Sound region
- Based in Seattle’s Lower Queen Anne neighborhood, steps from Seattle Center at 529 Warren Ave N
Employment Cases
Meet Our Attorneys
Owner and Partner
Hardeep S. Rekhi is an owner and partner focused on individual employee rights and class action wage and hour litigation. He returned to Seattle to begin his legal career and has spent more than 15 years handling employment matters involving discrimination, wrongful termination, harassment, accommodations, and unpaid wages. He serves as a commissioner on the Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission and has sat as a judge pro tem in King County District Court.
Owner and Partner
Greg Wolk is an owner and partner who has represented employees as a trial attorney since 2002. A University of Washington School of Law graduate recognized as a Rising Star and Super Lawyer in the Washington Law & Politics Journal, he handles whistleblower claims, discrimination, harassment, wage violations, trials, appeals, settlements, and class actions.
Associate attorney
Cameron Mease is an associate attorney licensed in Washington and New York. He represents employees in discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wrongful termination, and wage and hour matters, bringing more than a decade of public-defense advocacy experience to his work.
Associate attorney
Erika Lane is an associate attorney with 15 years of experience litigating individual and class action employment disputes. Her work includes wage and hour, discrimination, leave, and unemployment matters, with trial and appellate experience in state and federal courts.
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You Don’t Have to Navigate This Alone. Call Us!
The companies that underpay, retaliate, and push people out usually have attorneys on call for exactly this moment. You deserve someone in your corner who does this every day. Tell us what happened, and we will help you understand what you may be owed and what your next move looks like.
What Workers Should Know Before Taking the Next Step
Can my employer fire me for no reason in Washington?
Washington is an at-will state, so an employer can end your job without giving a reason. That right has limits. You cannot be fired for a discriminatory reason, for reporting illegal conduct, for taking protected leave, or in violation of a contract or public policy.
If I work remotely for a company based outside Seattle, does Washington law still protect me?
Often, yes. If you perform your work in Washington, state and Seattle protections may apply even when your employer is headquartered in another state. Where you sit while doing the job usually matters more than where the company is based.
How much does it cost to hire an employment lawyer in Seattle?
Costs vary by case. Many employee-side claims, including wage and discrimination cases, are handled on a contingency basis, meaning attorney fees come from a recovery rather than out of your pocket upfront. We are glad to walk through how fees would work for your situation before you commit.
Do I have to file with a government agency before I can sue my employer?
It depends on the claim. Some federal discrimination claims require a charge with the EEOC first, while many Washington state claims can go straight to court. We help you identify the right path so a filing requirement does not cost you your case.
How long does an employment case take in Washington?
It ranges widely. Some matters resolve in a few months through negotiation, while cases that go through King County Superior Court or federal court can take a year or more. We give you a realistic timeline once we understand the facts.