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	Are You Owed Wages? A new law can help you get wages your employer owes you. L & I can now do more to help you get paid. By: Columbia Legal Services Other Formats: PDF File Read this in: Spanish / Español


	Crop and Orchard Liens for Agricultural Workers Washington State law gives each worker in agriculture (orchards and other agriculture) the right to place a lien on the crop on which he or she worked, to ensure that when the crop is sold, wages still due will be paid directly to the worker. By: Northwest Justice Project Other Formats: PDF File Read this in: Spanish / Español


	How to Enforce Your Right to Receive Minimum Wage This publication defines the minimum wage and advises what to do if you are not being paid properly. By: Northwest Justice Project Other Formats: PDF File Read this in: Chinese / 中文 , Spanish / Español


	How to Use Small Claims Court to Recover Wages If you are owed wages by your employer, you may use Small Claims Court to attempt to recover them. This publication contains instructions on the process. By: Northwest Justice Project Other Formats: PDF File Read this in: Spanish / Español


	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 Read this in: Spanish / Español


	Wage Booklet This booklet will help you determine if you earned minimum wage when working by the piece rate, show the amount owed to you if there is a dispute regarding wages owed, provide proof that you qualify for state industrial insurance and unemployment and more. By: Columbia Legal Services Read this in: Spanish / Español


	Wages (Separate Website) Link to the L & I web site with information about wages in Washington state. 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 Other Formats: PDF File


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