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Unemployment compensation
How to Appeal a Denial of Unemployment Benefits to Superior Court
This publication is about Superior court review of an administrative decision relating to unemployment benefits.
By: Northwest Justice Project
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How to Represent Yourself at an Unemployment Compensation Benefits Hearing
If you have been denied unemployment compensation benefits, you have a right to appeal. If you have been allowed benefits, your former employer has the same right to appeal. If either you or your employer appeals, you will have a hearing with an administrative law judge. This publication explains how to represent yourself at the hearing.
By: Northwest Justice Project
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Office of Administrative Hearings Web Site
(Separate Website)
The Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) is an independent state agency which conducts impartial administrative hearings for other government agencies. OAH was created in 1982 as an independent forum for citizens challenging government decisions. It provides independent, professional, and timely "due process" hearings for a wide variety of state and local agencies.
By: State of Washington Office of Administrative Hearings
Petition for Review - Denial of Unemployment Benefits to Superior Court Form to be used with our resource titled "How to Appeal a Denial of Unemployment Benefits to Superior Court" Includes King County specific cover sheets.
By: Northwest Justice Project
Unemployment Insurance Online
(Separate Website)
Information about unemployment compensation and you can also apply online.
By: Employment Security Department
Unemployment Law Project Web Site
(Separate Website)
Are you having trouble collecting your unemployment benefits? Has your claim been improperly denied? Or has your employer appealed your entitlement to benefits? If so, we may be able to help.
By: Unemployment Law Project
Workers' Rights to Workers' Compensation Benefits
Workers in Washington State who are injured on the job or who suffer an occupational disease have the right to receive workers' compensation for their injury or illness. Under the Washington State Workers' Compensation System, workers can receive payment for medical expenses, partial compensation for wages lost while they recover, and payments for partial or total disabilities. Other benefits such as vocational counseling or transitional work opportunities also may be available.
By: Northwest Justice Project
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Wage claims
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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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Workers' compensation
Claims for Job Injuries
(Separate Website)
Link to the L & I web site containing comprehensive information about filing claims for job injuries.
By: Department of Labor & Industries
Workers' Rights to Workers' Compensation Benefits
Workers in Washington State who are injured on the job or who suffer an occupational disease have the right to receive workers' compensation for their injury or illness. Under the Washington State Workers' Compensation System, workers can receive payment for medical expenses, partial compensation for wages lost while they recover, and payments for partial or total disabilities. Other benefits such as vocational counseling or transitional work opportunities also may be available.
By: Northwest Justice Project
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