Our Passion Meets your Passion At Entente Law, when protecting your employment rights, we’re fighting to make your life better. We are also committed to helping the world become a better place to live and work. Unfortunately, many people around the globe and in our country do not have laws and other protections in the…
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James B. Pizl, CPA, Esq. Principal, Entente Law PLLC Jim is an advocate and passionate educator for his clients. Clients choose Jim because: He holds a strong commitment to the client-attorney partnership He believes he can help you win your case or he won’t waste your time and energy. And as able, he may suggest…
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Your boss is horrible to work for. He talks down to his team during meetings, is grumpy, and generally puts everyone on edge. But you probably do not have a case against him. It is not against the law for a boss to act like this. Your boss can be a jerk on general principles—in…
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Illegally Classified Jobs It may be flattering to be considered a “1099 employee,” or “on salary.” Yet, in Washington, these are just some of the ways employers cheat employees. They can be expensive mistakes for the company. The IRS has published guidelines regarding contractors vs employees their and responsibilities. Additionally, the Fair Labor Standards Act…
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Did you know that when you have been illegally fired from your job, you may have a case large enough to sue your employer or even overturn a decision to deny you unemployment? Washington is an “at will state.” This means that you can be fired for any legal reason, but you can also quit…
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When you become an employee, you have certain rights and benefits that protect you under federal and state law. If you are a current or former employee, and you believe your rights or benefits have been compromised, you may be able to regain some or all of them. Job misclassification First, it is important to…
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By law, you are guaranteed the right to be able to work free of various forms of harassment, including sexual harassment. You may have a case for a sex harassment lawsuit against your employer If you have been or are: being touched inappropriately a recipient of sexual jokes and comments experiencing unwelcome advances witnessing someone…
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Overtime and your paycheck As an hourly employee, if you’re working more than 40 hours a week and not being paid overtime (time and a half) for the additional work, your employer is violating state and federal wage and hour laws. Whether the boss is simply not paying attention, you’re choosing to work extra, or…
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Life isn’t always “fair,” but discrimination is illegal. If you—an employee or job applicant—are being adversely treated by your employer based upon what you believe to be prejudices, your employer may be discriminating against you. Discrimination falls into these categories: Equal pay Age Sexual orientation National origin, language, or race Disability Religion Sexual or pregnancy…
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Questionable Payment Methods Truck drivers, food and beverage workers, and craft or garment workers are common work groups who are often paid via questionable methods—and sometimes these groups are flat out taken advantage of. Pay by the piece violations It is against federal and state laws not to pay workers minimum wage. You may be…
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