Seattle Employment Law Attorneys Protecting Workers And Their Rights
Seattle’s workplace laws continue to evolve, creating new protections for employees and new responsibilities for employers. From wage and hour regulations to discrimination laws and paid leave requirements, understanding your workplace rights can become overwhelming when disputes arise.
At Shanberg Stafford LLP, we bring more than 50 years of combined legal experience to employees, executives and consumers throughout Seattle and Washington. Our attorneys represent clients in employment law, class actions and other workplace disputes, helping them pursue accountability and fair outcomes.
Helping Seattle Workers Stand Up For Their Rights
A workplace dispute can affect your career, financial security and future. Washington law provides strong protections for employees, but enforcing those rights often requires experienced legal representation. Our attorneys help workers facing matters such as:
Wrongful termination: Protecting employees who have been unlawfully fired after reporting illegal conduct, exercising protected rights or taking qualified medical leave
Workplace harassment: Addressing hostile work environments and unlawful harassment prohibited under the Washington Law Against Discrimination (WLAD)
Discrimination and retaliation: Holding employers accountable for unlawful treatment based on age, race, gender, disability, sexual orientation or other protected characteristics
Wage, break and leave violations: Pursuing claims involving unpaid wages, missed meal or rest breaks, denied leave, retaliation and other violations of Washington employment laws.
Whether your case involves an individual claim or a class action affecting multiple employees, we are committed to protecting your rights and pursuing the compensation you deserve.
Experience Representing Employers
Our attorneys also represent employers in select employment matters, providing valuable insight into how businesses evaluate workplace claims and develop defense strategies. That experience helps us anticipate legal arguments and build stronger cases for the employees and executives we represent.
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are answers to common questions about Washington workplace rights and employee protections.
What protections does the Washington Law Against Discrimination (WLAD) provide?
The WLAD prohibits workplace discrimination based on protected characteristics such as race, age, sex, disability, gender identity and sexual orientation. In many situations, it provides broader protections than federal law and allows employees to pursue legal action under Washington law.
How does Seattle’s minimum wage apply to remote employees?
Seattle’s minimum wage generally applies to work performed within Seattle city limits, including many employees who work remotely from homes located in the city. Whether the law applies depends on the specific circumstances of the employment relationship and where the work is performed.
Can a Washington employer enforce a noncompete agreement?
Washington law places significant limits on the enforceability of noncompete agreements. Whether a noncompete is valid depends on factors such as an employee’s earnings, the terms of the agreement and other legal requirements.
What if my employer doesn’t give me meal or rest breaks?
Washington law generally requires employers to provide meal and rest breaks to eligible workers. If your employer regularly denies those breaks or requires you to work through them without proper compensation, you may have legal options to recover unpaid wages and other damages.
Get The Legal Guidance You Deserve
If you believe your employer has violated your rights or you are facing another workplace dispute, you do not have to navigate Washington employment law alone. Our attorneys are ready to help you understand your options and pursue the best possible outcome.
Call Shanberg Stafford LLP at 866-902-0497 or contact us online to schedule your confidential consultation today.