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We have seen a disturbing trend of for-profit companies using well-meaning people to “volunteer.”  Clever companies have convinced Washington employees to work for free by claiming the workers are “volunteers.”  These companies do not pay these employees even though the companies are making a profit off of their labor. This is illegal and the backpay attorneys at Rekhi & Wolk have been protecting these workers. For example, Rekhi & Wolk recently settled a class action lawsuit with a large comic … Continued

If you have been fired recently (within the last three years), and you think you can prove the motivation was, at least in part, your race, then you may have legal recourse under the Washington Law Against Discrimination. But what do we mean by race? And how do you prove that your termination was motivated by your race, since most employers do not advertise racist views? What is Race? Interestingly, race is not actually grounded in biology: not one characteristic, … Continued

You should know your rights when your employer does not provide you with proper rest breaks. We have put together a simple primer on Washington’s rest break laws. Note that this is general information about Washington’s rest break laws; each case has unique facts which may make a difference when applying the law. Laws also change over time, so make sure to review or check with a lawyer to make sure you have the most up to date information. Length … Continued

Why do some employers choose to “nickel and dime” their employees? Its not uncommon. The simple fact is that for most employers, their single greatest expense is their labor – meaning the employee. Unscrupulous employers have a strong incentive to cut labor costs, even by violating wage laws. They hope that they don’t get caught violating Washington employment laws, and even if they do, they might have to only pay one or two employees their back pay instead of all … Continued