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General Info (18)
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About Paid Family & Medical Leave
Starting in 2020, Washington will be the fifth state in the nation to offer paid family and medical leave benefits to workers. Read More
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Family Leave Laws
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. Read More
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Getting Hired
Your first step towards getting a job may be filling out an application or having an interview. This is your chance to show the employer you have the skills to work for them. This explains what the employer may legally ask you in the interview or application. #2907EN Read More
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Guide to Criminal Records and Employment in Washington State
This guide provides general information about the rights and responsibilities of people with a criminal record who are looking for a job. Read More
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Health and Safety in the Workplace
Information about what to do if there is a safety hazard or unsafe conditions in your workplace and what to do if you become injured or sick at work. Read More
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I Lost My Job. Do I Have Rights?
Lost your job? You may have some legal rights. This will help you understand whether your termination was illegal, whether your employer owes you anything, whether you owe your employer anything and how to assert your rights. #2102EN Read More
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Know Your Rights: Domestic Workers in Washington State
Information on your rights as a domestic worker or live-in home worker. Read More
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Leave from Work for Survivors of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, or Stalking
Washington State has a law that allows employees to take time off from work to address domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Read this memo to learn more about your rights. Read More
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Pregnant Workers’ Accommodation Rights
A guide for employees and employers on specific civil rights that pregnant employees have under Washington state law. This explains the accommodations an employer must provide under a law passed in 2017 for employers with 15 or more employees. Read More
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Sexual Harassment at Work
Sexual harassment at work is a serious problem. It can make workers less productive. It can increase employee absenteeism and turnover. And it can hurt the health and well being of workers. Sexual harassment is not about sex. It is the harasser being hostile toward the victim or abusing power over the victim because of the victim’s gender. Read More
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Teen Workers
Link to the L & I web site containing comprehensive information for teen workers. Read More
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Video - Your Rights Under the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
This video describes your rights under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act. These are federal laws, so they are true for every state. Read More
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Wage and Hour Laws
Overview of state law regarding wages, hours and other benefits. Read More
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Wage & Hour Workplace Rights
Learn about wage laws, required breaks for meals and rest, overtime and exemptions. Read More
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Work Injuries and Your Rights
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. This is true whether or not a worker has legal work documents or is an undocumented worker. #2608EN Read More
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Workplace Fairness Web Site
A comprehensive web site explaining employment rights. Read More
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WorkPlace Rights
Link to the L & I web site with comprehensive information about your rights in the workplace. Read More
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Your Rights and Responsibilities as an Employee in Washington State
Detailed information about employment rights in Washington state. #2908EN Read More
Employee Rights - Criminal Records (2)
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Employee Background Checks
When you're applying for a job and the employer requires a background check, you have rights — and the employer has rules to follow. Before you complete the application or go on the interview, know what the company legally can and cannot do. Read More
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Guide to Criminal Records and Employment in Washington State
This guide provides general information about the rights and responsibilities of people with a criminal record who are looking for a job. Read More
Videos (1)
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Video - Your Rights Under the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
This video describes your rights under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act. These are federal laws, so they are true for every state. Read More
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When You've Lost Your Job (2)
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I Lost My Job. Do I Have Rights?
Lost your job? You may have some legal rights. This will help you understand whether your termination was illegal, whether your employer owes you anything, whether you owe your employer anything and how to assert your rights. #2102EN Read More
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Job Retaliation
Most employment in Washington State is "at will." Your employer usually can fire you at will for any reason, or for no reason. There are exceptions to this rule. The employer may not fire you in retaliation for exercising your legal rights as an employee. Read More
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