Employment laws vary across the United States, and the Washington State at-will employment laws play a significant role in shaping employer-employee relationships. Understanding these laws is more critical than ever as they influence how employers can not only terminate workers but also how employees can respond to unfair treatment. Knowing how at-will employment laws impact you can help you ensure
Work is a necessary part of life, required to support your family or your lifestyle. Some find fulfillment and purpose in their jobs, while others simply work to pay the bills. Even those who find great satisfaction from their jobs still need time off to relax and recharge. Many employers include paid vacation as part of the benefits you can
Under California labor laws, employees are entitled to certain rights that are regretfully exploited by employers every day. Employment lawyers work to defend the rights of workers across the state. If you are dealing with a situation at work with the potential to turn into a legal battle, you should seek out the advice and counsel of an experienced employment
Any time that you notice a discrepancy in your wages or hours, you should look to speak with an attorney about your case. If you don’t pick up on these issues initially, you may wonder how long you have to file a claim and try to recover your lost wages. California has some peculiar laws on the statute of limitations
California law requires that prevailing wages be paid to all trade employees who are hired onto a public works project. However, there are a few exceptions to this rule. In some cases, certain projects or employees may be exempt from the opportunity to receive prevailing wages. If you’re asked to join a public works proposal, and you assume that you’ll
Prevailing wages do not apply to every job. Instead, they only apply to projects funded by the public and sponsored by the government. To better define prevailing wages and when they should be used, California created what is referred to as the prevailing wage law. This law details what prevailing wages are, when they should be implemented, and how they
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