Under Washington State law, may an employer use criminal-records information in job hiring? Here’s my point of view. Continue reading “Job Applicants and Criminal Records (WA State)”
Failure to Mitigate Damages (WA State)
Under Washington State law, what is the failure-to-mitigate-damages affirmative defense and how is it typically applied in Washington State employment-discrimination cases? Here’s my point of view. Continue reading “Failure to Mitigate Damages (WA State)”
WA State Human Rights Commission Complaints
Under the Washington Law Against Discrimination (WLAD), who may file WA State Human Rights Commission (WSHRC) complaints? Here’s my point of view. Continue reading “WA State Human Rights Commission Complaints”
Dismissal Based on Claim Splitting
Under Washington State law, what are the requirements for dismissal based on claim splitting? Here’s my point of view. Continue reading “Dismissal Based on Claim Splitting”
Unlawful Employer Communications & Preemployment Activities
Under the Washington Law Against Discrimination, subsection 49.60.180(4) (Unfair Practices of Employers), what are unlawful employer communications and preemployment activities? Here’s my point of view. Continue reading “Unlawful Employer Communications & Preemployment Activities”
Hostile Work Environment: Imputing Harassment to Employer
Under the Washington Law Against Discrimination (WLAD), how may a plaintiff establish the fourth element–imputing harassment to employer–when pursuing a claim of hostile work environment? Here’s my point of view. Continue reading “Hostile Work Environment: Imputing Harassment to Employer”
Hostile Work Environment: The Unwelcome Element
Under the Washington Law Against Discrimination (WLAD), RCW 49.60, how does one establish the first element of the prima facie case for hostile work environment: the unwelcome element? Here’s my point of view. Continue reading “Hostile Work Environment: The Unwelcome Element”
Effective Date for Constructive Discharge (WA State)
Under Washington State laws, when is the effective date for a constructive discharge? Here’s my point of view. Continue reading “Effective Date for Constructive Discharge (WA State)”
Unlawful Employment Agency Practices (Title VII)
Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, what are unlawful employment agency practices? Here’s my point of view. Continue reading “Unlawful Employment Agency Practices (Title VII)”
Overcoming Stare Decisis (WA State)
Under Washington State laws, how does one overcome the doctrine of stare decisis? Here’s my point of view. Continue reading “Overcoming Stare Decisis (WA State)”