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Individuals whose gender is different than the sex listed at birth often face huge challenges in both their personal and professional lives. In Washington state, the Human Rights Commission tries to minimize this harm by enforcing strong workplace rules and other...
While corporations are often the subject of whistleblower complaints, state agencies may also harbor bad actors. In Washington, The Whistleblower Act provides state workers the protection they need to report fraudulent actions and a path toward correcting improper...
Finding and retaining a job has unique challenges when you have disabilities. However, your condition should not prevent you from finding meaningful work and receiving fair and professional treatment in the workplace. Your disability should never be an excuse for your...
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...
Workplace harassment comes in many forms, from discrimination to retaliation and even unsolicited sexual advances. If you are a victim of these or any other types of workplace harassment, you have the right to seek justice through legal action. One possible outcome...
Going through pregnancy should be a time to anticipate a new arrival to your family and the joys of motherhood. If you fear for your job, you should know that federal law does not allow employers to discriminate against workers who are pregnant. However, you might...
Most people think they have a clear idea of what sexual harassment looks like in the workplace. However, sexual harassment is not always black and white. Unfortunately, when it comes to sexual harassment, many people do not report it or make a claim. Some people fear...
Living with addiction is challenging, especially when it comes to finding and keeping a job. Substance use can make it difficult to perform work-related tasks, and treatment can require you to take time off work. If you have an addiction, you should understand the...
Age discrimination is a major issue in the workplace. With time, it will only continue to grow. Thus, it is important for workers to begin seeing the telltale signs early. What points to age discrimination, and what can workers do about it? Passing over older workers...
From construction sites and factories to offices and hospitals, immigrants are an important part of Washington’s labor force. Unfortunately, immigrant workers often face unfair treatment by employers: even if they are U.S. citizens or have the legal right to work...