When you go to work in Washington, you have certain expectations for what and when you get paid. When that doesn’t happen, it’s not just frustrating–it’s illegal. But with that comes many different scenarios and terms you’ll hear. Unpaid wages, wage theft, and many others raise questions about what your options are. Our Washington unpaid wage lawyers at Ferraro Vega
The terms that you hear at work in California can get confusing, especially when you find yourself in a situation where you’re not being paid correctly. This only increases if you try to file a claim, where you come across language talking about “wage theft” and “unpaid wages.” Out of this, many questions come up about the differences–if there are
When you’re facing unpaid wages at your job in Washington, filing a claim isn’t the first thing you think of–or even something you want to do. But the reality is that taking action is an extremely important step in making things right. This brings up an important question: how exactly can I file an unpaid wage claim? To answer this
There are situations where paperwork and other red tape come into play when you work for the Washington State government. One such example involves “non-compete” agreements, which try to limit where you can go after you leave your job. This brings up obvious questions about whether or not this is legal, and our team at Ferraro Vega Employment Lawyers can
Like most states, Washington has a substantial number of immigrants that make up a lot of the workforce. Unlike other citizens, though, immigrants have other obligations when it comes to their legal status. So, it’s natural to wonder if you can use your sick leave for immigration matters. Ferraro Vega Employment Lawyers can help you answer these questions and stand
California has changed the minimum number of sick days employers can offer employees. Some of the changes took effect in 2024. Others became law on January 1st, 2025. The biggest change guarantees that most California employees receive 5 days or 40 hours of paid sick leave each year. Before 2024, employers could limit sick leave benefits to 24 hours or
