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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.

Video Podcast - In the Workplace #1 Hostile Work Environment

First PodCast - In the workplace - Hostile work environment

The first edition of the Gainey-Law podcast, "In the Workplace," was recorded this morning. It will be available here and on my FaceBook page shortly. In this discussion, I briefly outline what makes a bad work situation, a hostile work environment, and  illegal. I hope you find it helpful. If you have questions please visit my website and request a free consultation.

Is what is happening to you at work illegal?

Are you being harassed at work? Is your workplace hostile? What are your rights? Do you have to put up with? Should you quit? Can you sue? Find out - Tune in to Gainey Law's first webinar later this month. Illegal or Just a Jerk?

Discriminated against or Harassed at Work? File a complaint!

Human Rights Commission of Washington

BBC tackles the Wage Gap

We need transparency to effectively tackle the The Money Gap. Wage privacy protects management and discrimination favoring the usual suspects - not employees, not women, not people of color.

Spring is Artichoke Season - Indulge yourself with this healthy treat.

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Tarana Burke: Founder Of The Me Too Movement On Empowering Sexual Violen...

Tarana Burke the founder of #Metoo #Timesup



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Jane Fonda 'ashamed' she didn't call out W...

She is so emotional and honest. She admits her own failure to stand up for her younger co-stars. She acknowledges that she has power in "her old age." If we all told - they would be too afraid to do it or would they re: Trump...."Women are assaulted, abused, harassed and seen as objects." "Harvey goes for young because that is more vulnerable." "This is not unique...this happens to all women."