Gainey Law, PLLC Seattle Employment Law Attorney

 RESOURCES FOR WA WORKERS SUFFERING IN DIFFICULT WORKPLACES When you’re being mistreated at work — targeted, sexually harassed, or punished for speaking up — it can be hard to know where to turn. You don’t have to navigate it alone. Washington has strong worker-protection laws and several organizations that offer free or low-cost guidance, even if you aren't yet ready to hire an attorney. Below are reliable starting points for understanding your rights, finding support, and taking action to protect yourself. Each link leads to a legitimate state or nonprofit resource that can help you make informed choices about your next steps. Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries provides comprehensive information on workers' rights in Washington, including wage and hour laws, workplace safety standards, and workers' compensation benefits. Great if you need your former employer to pay out you...

It can be confusing and intimidating to deal with sexual harassment or discrimination in the workplace. You don't have to face it alone. Before you make a major decision, quit or sign anything for your employer talk to an attorney.   Employment Law Question?   Determine what your next steps should be. Contact Seattle Employment Attorney Nicole Gainey.

In a perfect world, dealing with Discrimination or Sexual harassment in the workplace would be about putting systems in place and creating a corporate culture where such behavior is not allowed to exist much less get so out of hand that it creates a hostile work environment. We don't live in a perfect world, so what do you do when confronted with Biased Jokes, Discriminatory treatment or Sexual harassment in the workplace. Tune in, April 27, 2018, to find out .

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