Parents who break up but share minor children together are required to submit a parenting plan in court before their separation or divorce is finalized. This document helps outline how you and your ex-spouse plan to navigate through your shared duties and...
There are many ways for workers in Washington to take time off without endangering their careers. Many employers offer paid leave. Workers may accrue a certain number of sick days or vacation days based on company policy and the terms of their employment contracts....
Some nondisclosure agreements, or NDAs, protect a company’s private business information. Others go too far and try to stop workers from speaking out. They may include rules that prevent you from saying anything negative about your former employer, even if the...
Discrimination occurs when businesses or individuals consider inappropriate details when making employment decisions. Professionals may experience workplace discrimination because of their religion, race or sex. Age discrimination is also relatively common. Federal...
Employees generally have limited control over the job market. Employers decide who to hire, promote and fire. Workers need to market themselves and ensure they have the necessary credentials to obtain and retain positions. Ideally, professionals receive consideration...
Many parents strive for an amicable dynamic after they end their relationships. They know they have to see each other regularly because of shared custody, and they may try to cooperate to the best of their abilities. Technically, parents should make decisions based on...
Companies that rely on labor have to meet certain standards. They must offer competitive pay to attract workers. They also need to comply with safety standards and labor laws to retain their staff. Employees have certain protections under state and federal laws. For...
Workers in Washington state have many different types of legal protections. Some of those protections come from state statutes, and others relate to federal law. Workers typically should not have to worry about discrimination where employers treat them differently due...
State law establishes at-will employment. With certain exceptions for contractual promises, either an employer or an employee can terminate a work arrangement at any time. Neither party necessarily needs to provide advance notice or a specific justification for the...
People going through a difficult time in their marriages may reach the conclusion that they need to make a major change. Issues involving substance abuse, domestic violence, financial misconduct and adultery can leave people anxious to sever their marital bonds. Maybe...
