Under Washington Law Against Discrimination (WLAD), RCW 49.60, what is an adverse employment action when pursuing a claim of unlawful retaliation? Here’s my point of view. Continue reading “Unlawful Retaliation: Adverse Employment Action”
Unlawful Employment Practices: HIV or hepatitis C infections
Under the Washington Law Against Discrimination (WLAD), what are unlawful employment practices with respect to HIV or hepatitis C infections? Here’s my point of view. Continue reading “Unlawful Employment Practices: HIV or hepatitis C infections”
Employer Liability for Nonemployee Harassment
Under the Washington Law Against Discrimination (WLAD), can an employer be held liable for nonemployee harassment? Here’s my point of view. Continue reading “Employer Liability for Nonemployee Harassment”
Rendering a Verdict: WA State Versus Federal Court
Under both Washington State and federal statutes and court rules, what is the difference in number of jurors required to render a jury verdict in a civil trial? Here’s my point of view. Continue reading “Rendering a Verdict: WA State Versus Federal Court”
Individual Capacity State Officials & Section 1983 Qualified Immunity
Under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 (hereinafter, “Section 1983“), may a state official sued in their individual capacity be entitled to qualified immunity? Here’s my point of view. Continue reading “Individual Capacity State Officials & Section 1983 Qualified Immunity”
Top 3 Employment Discrimination Laws
As an employment attorney in Washington State, I often litigate claims on behalf of employee-plaintiffs based on several common employment discrimination laws. Here are the top 3 employment discrimination laws that I litigate in Washington State: Continue reading “Top 3 Employment Discrimination Laws”
Canon of Harmonious Statutory Scheme
Under Washington State canons of statutory construction, what is the canon of a total harmonious statutory scheme? Here’s my point of view (NOTE: please read our DISCLAIMER before proceeding). Continue reading “Canon of Harmonious Statutory Scheme”
Canon of Section Headings
Under Washington State canons of statutory construction, what is the canon regarding section headings? Here’s my point of view. Continue reading “Canon of Section Headings”
Unlawful Retaliation: Statutorily Protected Activity
Under Washington Law Against Discrimination (WLAD), RCW 49.60, what is statutorily protected activity when pursuing a claim of unlawful retaliation? Here’s my point of view. Continue reading “Unlawful Retaliation: Statutorily Protected Activity”
Failure to Accommodate Religious Practices
Under the Washington Law Against Discrimination (WLAD), how does one establish a prima facie claim of Failure to Reasonably Accommodate Religious Practices? Here’s my point of view. Continue reading “Failure to Accommodate Religious Practices”