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How do I know if I can trust my Attorney?

You don't. Like all relationships you should take the decision to hire an attorney seriously and do your due diligence before jumping in to what may prove to be a very long term relationship. As a guideline this is the oath Washington Attorneys are bound by. If your attorney seems to be playing fast and lose with these rules from the get go find another attorney. Washington State Oath of Attorney I do solemnly declare: 1. I am fully subject to the laws of the State of Washington and the laws of the United States and will abide by the same. 2. I will support the constitution of the State of Washington and the constitution of the United States. 3. I will abide by the Rules of Professional Conduct approved by the Supreme Court of the State of Washington. 4. I will maintain the respect due to the courts of justice and judicial officers. 5. I will not counsel, or maintain any suit, or proceeding, which shall appear to me to be unjust, or any defense ex...

Request an Employment law Consultation

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 the Workplace: Session Two - Reporting

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Know your Workplace Rights

Looking for more information about your Rights? Use the links below to get started. For information about federal anti-discrimination laws, including how to file a federal charge of discrimination see the  Equal Employment Opportunity Commission website. For information about Washington state anti-discrimination laws, visit the  Washington Human Rights Commission website. For information about workers’ rights to fair wages and hours in Washington consult the Washington Department of Labor & Industries . For legal assistance and information on unemployment benefits, consult the Unemployment Law Project. For a description of federal False Claims Act whistleblower claims, consult the Department of Justice . For legal assistance and information on minimum wage, wage theft, paid sick & safe time, consult the Office of Labor Standards – Seattle

Second Podcast - Reporting Discrimination or Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

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 .