Retaliation

As an employee, you have a lot of rights under state and federal law. Unfortunately, someone may breach those rights on occasion, and one the most common ways they may do this is through discrimination. That could be discrimination based on a disablity you live with,...

You’ve likely been told that your boss is not your friend. This isn’t true about every boss, but this is often said by people who have had bad experiences with former bosses who have used their position to take advantage of employees. An employer has a lot of power...

Older employees bring valuable experience and knowledge to the workplace. However, they might face tough challenges when they decide to speak out about problems at work, like the risk of retaliation. Retaliation happens when employers punish employees for standing up...

Some employers or managers dislike it when an employee reports an issue such as discrimination. It may be they think the employee is speaking out of turn, is a complainer or is trying to get someone fired. It may be that they fear the allegations could harm the...

The discussion of wages is a controversial topic. Many employers actively discourage or prohibit it. Rules against discussing pay are fairly common, with some companies putting them in writing. Therefore, it comes as a surprise to many workers in Washington state that...

After reporting unlawful or unethical behavior in a workplace, it is natural to feel some concern about the possibility of retaliation. After all, even if retaliatory actions are illegal, that does not stop people from engaging in it. Subtle signs of retaliation often...

It is an unfortunate fact that employers can and will retaliate against you. Although not all employers are the same, many have the mindset that they can do anything they want because you are their employee. Fortunately, under the Equal Employment Act, you do have...

Employees have legal rights to inquire about their paychecks and the hours they worked. They may ask about their employers’ recordkeeping practices. Employees may also maintain personal evidence, such as their own timesheets, for comparison. Workers may dispute wage...