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Working in a safe environment is crucial for all employees. In Washington, workplace injury can be challenging, especially if the employer lacks insurance. What options do you have? This blog explores your rights and the steps to take. Knowing Your Rights First, it’s crucial to understand that all workers have rights protected by law, even […]
Premier Law Group represented nine men who worked in various positions with General Dynamics Land Systems, a defense contractor for the federal government in its Stryker program. The IAV Stryker is a family of eight-wheeled, 4+4-wheel-drive, armored fighting vehicles derived from the Canadian LAV III and produced by General Dynamics Land Systems, in use by the […]
Sexual harassment is a term used since the 1970’s to define unwelcome sexual advances. It can include requests for sexual favors, conduct of a sexual nature, acceptance or rejection of these advances, and rewards or punishments in return for sexual favors. Employers or other people in positions of power can use their authority to exploit […]
An employment lawsuit is a challenging, stressful event. Employment and wage law is extremely complex. In many cases where employees feel they have been unfairly treated, however, they can feel that their employer holds all the strings. If you retain an employment law attorney to help you in your fight for justice, he or she […]
Employment law is extremely complex, and not being paid your full wages is frustrating, demoralizing, and stressful. You and your family may feel exposed to financial risk. You may feel powerless and victimized because you believe that your employer is holding all of the cards in this situation. If you do not understand the law, […]
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, near Tacoma, may have some tough times ahead. With massive federal spending cuts on the horizon, the base is preparing itself for some big changes. Colonel Donald Goode runs the Madigan Army Medical Center’s pharmacy department, which could very well be one of the victims of cuts. Cooke and his employees serve […]
The federal Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today that Washington State added 24,000 jobs in the month of January alone, and most would say, “Hey, that’s great news!” Instead, economists are saying, “Really?” That number, while very impressive, is also unrealistic. Experts with the state employment Security Department claim that Washington hasn’t seen job growth […]
Spending cuts. The term has been circling our heads for years as this country has battled a recession, and again more recently as talks of automatic federal spending cuts have been in the news. The numbers are huge. The proposed cuts total a daunting $85 billion. The most frightening thing of all is that those […]
They’ve recently been called “the most stressed-out generation”, but it looks like debt is becoming less and less of a contributing factor to that stress for the Millennial Generation. Also known as Generation Y, the Millennial Generation generally refers to those born from the early 1980s to the early 2000s, or 18-32 year olds. It […]
Most people expect minimum wage to be just that – the least amount they will, and legally can be, paid to do their job. A new bill that’s currently being reviewed and considered among Washington lawmakers could threaten that minimum, a shocking and frustrating notion to many labor unions and workers across the state. Senate […]
Unemployment rates dropping certainly cannot be a bad thing. Especially when those changes are happening in this very state. Things have been looking up for Washingtonians, as the state has reportedly regained over 50% of the jobs that were cut during the recession. Last year, the construction sector experienced an overwhelming comeback, and created nearly […]
When it comes to working overtime, many people aren’t entirely clear about the laws. This is particularly true when it comes to a salaried employees. Don’t assume that just because you’re paid a salary you’re exempt from overtime eligibility. Here’s a breakdown of 10 facts that any employee in Washington State would be wise to know. […]