Under Washington State laws, what is the statute of limitations for claims under the Washington Law Against Discrimination (WLAD)? Here’s my point of view. Continue reading “WLAD Statute of Limitations”
WLAD Statute of Limitations: Equitable Tolling
Under Washington State law, what must a civil plaintiff demonstrate to obtain equitable tolling of the statute of limitations when pursuing a Washington Law Against Discrimination (hereinafter, “WLAD”) claim? Here’s my point of view. Continue reading “WLAD Statute of Limitations: Equitable Tolling”
Illegal Contracts in Washington State
Under Washington State law, are illegal contracts enforceable when they are in conflict with a statutory law? Here’s my point of view. Continue reading “Illegal Contracts in Washington State”
WA State Human Rights Commission: Functions, Powers, and Duties
Under Washington State laws, what are certain functions, powers, and duties of the Washington State Human Rights Commission (“WSHRC”)? Here’s my point of view. Continue reading “WA State Human Rights Commission: Functions, Powers, and Duties”
The Local Government Tort-Claim Filing Statute: Guiding Policies
Under Washington State law, what are the guiding policies (i.e., purposes) of the local government tort-claim filing statute? Here’s my point of view. Continue reading “The Local Government Tort-Claim Filing Statute: Guiding Policies”
The Tort of Outrage
Under Washington State law, what is the tort of outrage (hereinafter, “tort of outrage” or “intentional infliction of emotional distress”)? Here’s my point of view. Continue reading “The Tort of Outrage”
The After-Acquired Evidence Doctrine
Under Washington State law, what is the “after-acquired evidence doctrine” (hereinafter, “after-acquired evidence doctrine” or “Doctrine”) when applied to employment-discrimination law cases? Here’s my point of view. Continue reading “The After-Acquired Evidence Doctrine”
Motion to Dismiss Under CR 12(b)(6)
Under Washington State court rules, how do judges generally address a motion to dismiss under CR 12(b)(6)? Here’s my point of view. Continue reading “Motion to Dismiss Under CR 12(b)(6)”
Reasonable Inference of Discrimination and Similarly Situated Employees
Under the Washington Law Against Discrimination, how does a plaintiff establish similarly situated employees for purposes of raising a reasonable inference of discrimination? Here’s my point of view. Continue reading “Reasonable Inference of Discrimination and Similarly Situated Employees”
Canon of Administrative-Agency Interpretations
Under Washington State canons of statutory construction, what is the canon of administrative-agency interpretations? Here’s my point of view. Continue reading “Canon of Administrative-Agency Interpretations”