Protect Your What You’ve Earned
With over fifty years of combined experience, our employment lawyers in Seattle, WA, have helped thousands of employees resolve their job-related legal issues. At Rekhi & Wolk, our passion is representing employees who are facing workplace challenges. We have devoted our entire legal practice to resolving issues such as back pay, retaliation, and discrimination in the workplace.
Our employment lawyers in Renton, WA, listen to you, keep you apprised of developments in your case, and fight vigorously for your rights in negotiations, arbitrations, and litigation. If you need an employment attorney in the Renton area, contact us today at 206-388-5887 or fill out a form here.
What You Can Expect From Our Renton Employment Lawyers
First, we will work tirelessly to bring you the justice you deserve. Whether you work in the private or the public sector, work for a small mom-and-pop company, or a large multinational company, we can help you resolve your workplace issues.
Our employment lawyers can represent you if you are owed back pay or unpaid wages or have experienced workplace discrimination or workplace retaliation. We are committed to giving every client the attention they deserve, and we pride ourselves on being accessible and approachable.
Unpaid Wages and Back Pay
While litigation regarding unpaid wages and back pay is very fact-specific, we can state that in all cases, employers are legally required to pay employees the wages they are owed within a specified time period. If your employer has failed to pay you or has failed to pay you in full, your employer has violated your employee rights.
Our employment lawyers in Renton, WA, have experience assessing all types of workplace legal issues in light of the Minimum Wage Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, and Washington State and local wage laws. We’ve been successful in getting thousands of our clients millions of dollars in unpaid wages and back pay. Call us – we can help you fight for your unpaid wages too.
Workplace Discrimination
Workplace discrimination refers to the unfair, different, or detrimental treatment of a person or groups of people based upon immutable characteristics such as ethnicity, national origin, gender, disability, age, or sexual orientation.
If you have experienced workplace discrimination of any type in the workplace, Rekhi & Wolk can help you pursue justice.
Workplace Retaliation
Workplace retaliation is an employer’s retaliatory conduct in response to an employee’s engagement in protected activity, such as opposing their employer’s unlawful conduct as a “whistleblower.” That retaliatory conduct may take the form of public disparagement, denial of promotions, unjust discipline, and other damaging behaviors.
Be advised that employees have a very short window in which to file a retaliation complaint, so having an advocate readily available to provide advice and counsel is very important. Call us to discuss your concerns as soon as you believe you have experienced workplace retaliation.
Minimum Wage Increases in Renton and Wage Theft
Renton’s recent minimum wage adjustments mark a significant step toward fair compensation for workers in the city. Effective July 1, 2024, the new minimum wage rates are $20.29 per hour for employees of large employers (those with over 500 employees globally or part of large franchises) and $18.29 per hour for mid-size employers (15 to 500 employees or businesses with over $2 million in annual gross revenue in Renton).
These rates will increase annually based on inflation, ensuring wages keep pace with the cost of living. Importantly, tips and service charges are not considered part of the hourly wage, providing additional protection for tipped employees.
Despite these changes, wage theft continues to threaten workers’ rights in Renton, WA. A recent investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor uncovered $75,000 in unpaid wages owed to 59 employees by a Subway franchise operator in Renton and neighboring cities. Violations included failing to pay the minimum wage, improper overtime calculations, and mismanagement of tip pooling.
At Rekhi & Wolk, our employment lawyers in Renton protect workers from wage theft and ensure employers comply with these new minimum wage standards. If your employer fails to meet the required wage rates or engages in practices like withholding tips or unpaid overtime, we can help you recover the compensation you’re owed.
Why Choose Rekhi & Wolk, Employment Lawyers in Renton, WA?
Your choice of attorney will impact the outcome of your case as well as your experience and feeling of confidence about your case as it proceeds.
Our Renton, WA employment attorneys have more than 50 years of combined experience handling cases like yours. We will work tirelessly to attain justice for you.
Exceptional Representation and Uncommon Results
From the moment we meet at your initial consultation, our employment lawyers will listen to your story and discuss what you hope to achieve. We tailor our legal strategies to the unique facts and circumstances of your employment law case and the applicable state and federal law or laws. Our employment attorneys will provide exceptional representation by relentlessly pursuing extraordinary results on your behalf.
You are on Our Team
Our employment lawyers are dedicated to providing the best legal advice and strategy to help you fight for your rights. We are committed to your understanding and involvement in the entire employment law process, and for that reason, we strive to keep you in the loop as to any and all developments in your matter.
You are Integral to the Process
Because our employment lawyers work with you as a team, we can more fully understand what you want, expect, and need from the process. From our initial interview with you to resolution of your case, we work alongside you to attain the best possible outcome. At Rekhi & Wolk, you are integral to the process.
We Empower You
Our passion for the law and representing employees will provide you the tools and confidence to feel fully empowered to pursue the justice you deserve. You will rest assured knowing that we will guide you through each step of the legal process so you never feel unsure or overwhelmed.
You need an experienced employment lawyer in Renton, WA, who works with you, listens to you, keeps you informed, and gets results. That’s Rekhi & Wolk. Call us today at 206-388-5887 to discuss your case.