Listing of self-help materials and informational publications.
There are 11 resources
Criminal History/Records: When and How to Seal/Vacate Non-Violent Class B or C Felony Convictions This publication provides information and forms on how to vacate and seal records concerning certain non-violent Class B or C felony convictions in Washington State occurring on/after July 1, 1984. Download the pdf file to use the forms.
By: Northwest Justice Project
Do You Work in the Forest? Forest Workers' Rights
This publication lists your rights as an employee as a forestry worker.
By: Columbia Legal Services
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Spanish / Español
Employment Discrimination
(Separate Website)
Despite federal, state, and local laws requiring fair employment practices, many women
continue to face discrimination in the workplace. When this happens, it is often hard to
figure out exactly what your rights are. This memo is intended to be a road map to job
discrimination laws. It outlines the laws that prohibit employment discrimination, what
legal remedies exist, and where to go if you feel you have experienced job discrimination. (PDF file)
By: Northwest Women's Law Center - Legal Information and Referral Line
Family Leave Laws
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Federal, Washington state, and local laws give many employees the right to take time off from work when they are seriously ill, to care for a newborn or newly placed child, or to care for an ill family member. This memo is a summary of Washington state and federal law protecting employees who need family leave. It does not include local laws.
By: Northwest Women's Law Center - Legal Information and Referral Line
Mediation: Should I Use It? 3226EN - Mediation is an informal way to resolve disputes without going to court. The parties attempt to negotiate a mutually agreeable settlement with the help of a neutral mediator. Mediation can be used in many types of disputes.
By: Northwest Women's Law Center - Legal Information and Referral Line
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Spanish / Español
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace General information about the what sexual harassment is and what you can do about it. (PDF file)
By: Northwest Women's Law Center
Social Security No Match Letters: Questions and Answers for Workers (Separate Website)
A SSA no-match letter is a letter sent by the Social Security Administration (SSA) notifying
an employer that he or she has submitted reports (Wage and Tax Statements sometimes
called W-2s) that contain names and Social Security numbers that do not match SSA
records.
By: National Employment Law Project
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Spanish / Español
Teen Workers
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Link to the L & I web site containing comprehensive information for teen workers.
By: Department of Labor & Industries
Workplace Fairness Web Site
(Separate Website)
A comprehensive web site explaining employment rights.
By: Workplace Fairness
WorkPlace Rights
(Separate Website)
Link to the L & I web site with comprehensive information about your rights in the workplace.
By: Department of Labor & Industries
Your Rights and Responsibilities as an Employee in Washington State
This 16 page publication provides general information about employment rights in Washington state.
By: Northwest Justice Project
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