Employment Lawyers in Seattle, WA
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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.
About the Rekhi & Wolk Law Firm
If you are looking for an employment lawyer in Seattle, you are probably dealing with more than a legal question. You may be trying to protect your income, your career, your reputation, or your ability to keep working in a difficult environment.
Our firm represents employees against employers of all sizes in matters involving unpaid wages, discrimination, retaliation, and other unlawful workplace conduct. With more than 50 years of combined experience, our attorneys help workers understand their rights, evaluate their options, and take action when an employer crosses the line.
We have represented a wide range of employees, from hourly workers and gig workers to executives and other highly compensated professionals. When you work with our team, you can expect direct communication, thoughtful legal guidance, and representation built around your goals.
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If you were treated unfairly because of a protected characteristic or forced to work in a hostile environment, we can help. Washington law protects employees from discrimination, harassment, and unequal treatment, and you may be entitled to recover lost wages and other damages.
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We have represented employees in matters involving unpaid wages, back pay, class actions, retaliation, discrimination, medical leave rights, and other workplace disputes. Our firm has recovered more than $10 million for clients.
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About Employment Law in Washington State
What is Employment Law?
“Employment law” is an umbrella term that describes any type of local, state, or federal rules, regulations, or laws governing an employee’s rights. Aspects of employment such as minimum wage, time off, medical leave, breaks, paid and unpaid leave, and overtime fall within employment law. Wrongful conduct by an employer, such as workplace discrimination, hostile work environment, and failure to make reasonable accommodations for disability or religion, is also employment law. Working conditions such as health and safety in the workplace are also governed by employment law.
What Laws Help Washington State Employees?
Extensive Washington state laws protect employees in Washington state, governing everything from rest and meal breaks to medical and bereavement time off to unlawful termination and retaliation. Federal law protects employees from workplace discrimination, and employers must also adhere to the federal National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title VII, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), among others.
What are the Most Common Employment Law Claims?
The most common employment law claims include workplace discrimination, hostile work environment, retaliation, incorrect pay, refusal to make reasonable accommodations, and refusal to grant leave.
How Do I Know if I Have a Case?
Employment law cases are very fact-specific, and a complex web of federal and state laws apply, many with different standards. Talk with an experienced employment lawyer about your situation to know if you have a case.
What is the Statute of Limitations for Employment Law Cases in Washington State?
Any employment discrimination cases filed in Washington state court must be filed within three (3) years of the date of the act of discrimination.
Can I Sue My Current Employer?
Yes, if you are experiencing workplace discrimination, retaliation, harassment, a hostile work environment, and if any aspect of employment such as wages, time off, rest and meal breaks, and paid and unpaid leave is unlawful.
What Constitutes Wrongful Termination in Washington State?
“Wrongful termination” occurs when an employer fires an employee for an unlawful reason, such as in retaliation for exercising a protected right, filing for workers’ compensation, getting pregnant, requesting reasonable accommodation for disability or religion, or requesting leave.
What Can I Sue My Employer For?
You can sue your employer for workplace discrimination, retaliation, harassment, hostile work environment, and if any aspect of employment such as wages, time off, rest and meal breaks, and paid and unpaid leave is unlawful. You usually cannot sue your employer for a workplace injury. Workplace injuries are compensable through your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance, and disputes are resolved in state workers’ compensation courts.
Is Washington State an At-Will State?
Washington is an at-will employment state. An employer may fire any employee at any time, for any or no reason, as long as they are not violating any employee protection laws or the terms of any employment contract signed or union agreement.
What Would I Need to Prove to Have a Successful Employment Law Case?
The elements you must prove depend upon the type of employment law case you have. For example, to prove workplace retaliation, you must show that you experienced or witnessed illegal discrimination or harassment, you engaged in a protected activity (reporting it), and then your employer took an adverse action against you. To show workplace discrimination, in general, you must prove you were treated differently than someone of a different sex, sexual orientation, race, creed, national origin, color, religion, or age.
What Can an Employment Lawyer Help With?
An employment lawyer will help you get unpaid wages, back pay, and whatever other compensation you deserve having experienced workplace discrimination or some other wrongful conduct by your employer.
What Would I Need to Prove to Have a Successful Employment Law Case?
The elements you must prove depend upon the type of employment law case you have. For example, to prove workplace retaliation, you must show that you experienced or witnessed illegal discrimination or harassment, you engaged in a protected activity (reporting it), and then your employer took an adverse action against you. To show workplace discrimination, in general, you must prove you were treated differently than someone of a different sex, sexual orientation, race, creed, national origin, color, religion, or age.
Are All Employers Required to Disclose Salary?
The Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities Act (EPOA) requires employers with more than 15 employees to disclose the wage scale or salary range in all job postings for positions located in Washington.
If you applied for a job and no salary was listed, you may be entitled to $5,000.