Washington Employment Lawyer

A recent sexual harassment settlement involving agricultural workers in Yakima, Washington has once again brought attention to the serious issue of workplace sexual harassment in Yakima and across the state. According to an EEOC press release , a Yakima worker was subjected to repeated sexual harassment, including unwelcome advances and requests for sex by a supervisor. After the sexual harassment was reported, retaliation followed, and management failed to take appropriate a

A recent sexual harassment settlement involving a Washington-based restaurant supplier has brought renewed attention to the rights of employees facing workplace harassment in Seattle and across the state. According to an EEOC Newsroom press release , multiple female employees were subjected to ongoing sexual harassment by a manager, including inappropriate comments, unwanted touching, and other serious misconduct. The investigation also found that sexual harassment complaints

Seattle, Tacoma, Yakima, Spokane, and workers anywhere in Washington State who are paid on commission or a piece-rate basis often have questions about how wage laws apply to their pay. Many Washington workers assume that if they are not paid hourly, different rules apply. However, Washington wage laws still protect commission and piece-rate workers in important ways. Understanding how these pay structures work and what rights apply can help workers identify potential unpaid w