The Filutowski Law Firm, PLLC

We represent employees in discrimination, wrongful termination, hostile work environment, defamation/libel, whistleblower and unemployment claims.

• Discrimination – The Civil Rights Act of 1964, also known as “Title VII” prohibits employers, who employ 15 or more employees, from discriminating based upon race, color, religion, color, sex & national origin.  If you feel that you have been discriminated against, you must file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, as soon as possible.  Timeliness in filing an EEOC complaint is critical.  You must file a charge with the EEOC within 180 days of the date when the alleged discrimination took place, otherwise you may lose your opportunity to bring a private legal action against your employer.

• Wrongful Termination – while Washington State is an “at will” employment state that allows employers to terminate an employee.

• Washington State Unemployment Benefits Appeals – if your employer is disputing your eligibility for benefits by claiming you engaged in “willful misconduct” on the job and such defense is invalid, you may submit a rebuttal to the Employment Security Department (ESD).  If, based upon the submissions, the ESD denies your benefits, you may appeal the department’s decision.  At the hearing, an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) will listen to your case and make a decision within 1-3 weeks.

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