Mike Leach and Sovereign Immunity: One encourages strong leadership while the...
If you are a Coug fan and/or a Mike Leach (“Coach Leach”) fan, you’ve probably heard about the Texas Supreme Court’s most recent ruling in his wrongful termination and breach of contract suit against...
View ArticleCan I get Fired for Asking?
Washington is an “at will” employment state which means your employer can terminate you at any time with or without notice for any reason except if the termination violates a contract you have with...
View Article“Bridesmaids” and Employment Law – Yes, I’ve managed to find a link between...
Employment law is all around us. So much so, examples of it can even be found in the movie ”Bridesmaids ”. Last week, I went to happy hour with my wife and some of her female co-workers/friends....
View ArticleWhat’s mine is mine! – Bringing your clients with you after you leave your...
I have a three year-old niece who, like most kids her age, thinks everything belongs to her no matter what it is. Don’t get me wrong, she is the sweetest girl out there, but she’s three, so naturally...
View ArticleHiring Interns: Great resource but not free
Interns are a great resource for a company. They are generally thirsty for knowledge, willing to work hard to prove themselves, and oh yes, willing to work for cheap or even nothing. At least I was...
View ArticleHiring Decisions Based on Credit Reports
If you’ve applied for a job, the employer may have pulled your credit report as a part of the application process. Although this is a common hiring procedure many WA state employers and employees are...
View ArticleSterling Financial: What happened?
Last week, an employee lawsuit filed against Spokane-based Sterling Financial was dropped. The plaintiff in the case said he never agreed to any involvement and did not give permission for his name to...
View ArticleRooney Rule
It’s that time of year again in the NFL. No, I’m not referring to the playoffs, but the hiring and firing of coaches who couldn’t cut it.If you’ve been following the hiring and firing of coaches such...
View ArticleSo much for being a hero
If you read the Seattle Times today (Saturday, August 01, 2009) you probably saw the article about the bank teller who was fired after he foiled a bank robbery and apprehended the thief. The legal...
View ArticleAre you or your employee(s) independent contractor(s) or an employee(s)?
Many companies improperly classify some of their workers as independent contractors who receive no benefits and no overtime pay for the work or services they provide. If you and/or your co-workers are...
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