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An employment lawyer helps workers with wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, unpaid wages and overtime, and workplace retaliation — and can tell you quickly whether you have a claim.

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Plain-English guides to the law. General information, not legal advice.

ADA + Disability Accommodation in Washington

Washington disabled employees are protected by the federal ADA (15+ employees) + state law — employers must engage in interactive process + provide reasonable accommodations unless undue hardship.

Age Discrimination in Washington

Washington workers age 40+ are protected by the federal ADEA + state law from age discrimination — but the Supreme Court's Gross v. FBL standard requires "but-for" causation, making cases harder than other discrimination claims.

At-Will Employment in Washington

Washington follows the at-will employment rule — either side can end employment for any reason or no reason. Washington recognizes the public policy, implied contract exceptions.

Employee Handbook Disputes in Washington

Washington employee handbooks can create implied contracts limiting at-will employment — but proper disclaimers preserve at-will status. NLRA also restricts certain handbook policies for employees.

Equal Pay Law in Washington

Washington equal-pay law combines federal Equal Pay Act + Title VII with state-level pay-equity statutes — many of which are stronger than federal law (CA, NY, MA, WA, others).

FMLA and Family Leave in Washington

Federal FMLA gives eligible employees 12 weeks of UNPAID leave for qualifying family and medical reasons. Washington's state-level paid leave: Paid Family and Medical Leave — up to 12-16 weeks (since 2020).

Hostile Work Environment in Washington

Washington hostile work environment claims require severe + pervasive conduct based on protected status — but post-2024 EEOC guidance has lowered some threshold standards.

Independent Contractor Misclassification in Washington

Washington worker classification: Multiple tests by program. Misclassification as independent contractor (1099) instead of employee (W-2) creates substantial liability for employers + lost rights for workers.

LGBTQ+ Employment Discrimination in Washington

Washington LGBTQ+ employment discrimination is illegal under federal Title VII (per Bostock v. Clayton County 2020) + many state laws — sexual orientation + gender identity protected as "sex" discrimination.

Minimum Wage in Washington

Washington minimum wage: $16.

Non-Compete Enforceability in Washington

Washington narrowly restricts non-competes — eligible only above income thresholds and in specific circumstances.

Non-Solicitation Agreements in Washington

Washington non-solicitation agreements: Enforceable; non-competes (and non-solicits in some forms) restricted.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I be fired for no reason?

In most states employment is at-will, but you can't be fired for illegal reasons — discrimination, retaliation, or reporting wrongdoing. A lawyer can tell you if that applies to you.

Is there a deadline for employment claims?

Yes, and some are short — discrimination charges often must be filed with the EEOC within 180 or 300 days. Talk to a lawyer promptly.

How many employment lawyers are listed in Covington?

There are currently 59 employment lawyers listed in Covington on CGMIMM.

Employment Lawyers in Covington

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Knapp, Mark

Schroeter Goldmark & Bender

Law Office of Andrew Bergh

Jackson & Lewis

Schwerin Campbell Barnard

Airpro Equipment, Inc

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