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Are You Owed Wages? How the Law and L & I Can Help You Get Wages Your Employer Owes You
State law gives the Washington Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) authority to collect wages owed to workers. L&I used to have the power to investigate and ask for wages, but it could not make employers pay wages. Now L&I can decide what wages are due and collect those wages for the worker. The law also gives L&I power to assess civil penalties against employers who have willfully failed to pay wages. Read More
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Crop and Orchard Liens for Agricultural Workers
2915EN - 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. Read More
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How to Enforce Your Right to Receive Minimum Wage
This tells you the current minimum wage and advises what to do if you are not being paid properly. Read More
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- Chinese / 中文
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Using Small Claims Court to Recover Unpaid 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. Read More
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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. 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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When paid by piece rate, are you earning minimum wage?
Step-by-step instruction on how to find out if you're earning minimum wage. Read More
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Your Daily Record of Hours and Units Worked For Agricultural Workers
Use this booklet every working day to track your hours and the units you complete. If there’s ever a question about your paycheck, you’ll have this important record to show. Read More
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Your Rights and Responsibilities as an Employee in Washington State
Detailed information about employment rights in Washington state. Read More
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