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, 2026. 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
As a worker in California, you’re protected by some of the strongest labor laws in the country. But unfortunately, that doesn’t totally prevent situations where your rights are violated by the company or people you work for–and some are more common than others. Ferraro Vega Employment Lawyers can help. Set up a free consultation today to talk about your options.
Yes. California employers must pay eligible employees for overtime hours worked, even if the hours weren’t authorized. The rate must be 1.5 times the employee’s normal wage and, in some cases, double the normal wage when hours worked go beyond a certain limit. Overtime Pay Required in California California’s Labor Code – LAB § 510 guarantees overtime pay for qualifying
Yes, in some cases. Washington employers are not required to provide unpaid time off to employees, although many do. If employers do provide unpaid time off, they can still choose not to approve an employee’s request. The exception would be in cases involving time off requested for reasons protected by the federal Family and Medical Leave Act and Washington’s Family
