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Most employment is labeled as "at-will" in the state of Washington. This means that an employer or employee is free to end the work relationship at any point and leave the employment organization. The only exception to this are reasons that the law has particularly outlined as impermissible to use as a basis for employee termination.

Employment that does not fall into the category of "at will" is not subject to the same restrictions. Thus, it is essential that you identify what type of employment arrangement you are involved in. Work arrangements that are based on an employment contract are often not "at will", and so they cannot be terminated except according to the contract procedures.

What are the Illegal Grounds for Terminating At Will Employment in Washington?

In the state of Washington, employee discrimination is the most common illegal ground for termination in an at-will employment. Employers are barred from terminating their employees on the basis of race, gender, religion, or nationality. An employer also may not fire an at-will employee in retaliation for the employee starting an investigation into discrimination or filing a legal claim of discrimination against the Everett employer.

Additionally, according to the Family and Medical leave, employers are prohibited from firing employees who take leave for family or medical purposes. Finally, employees are protected from being terminated by their employer for performing a legal obligation, exercising their legal rights, or for refusing to participate in an illegal act.

Do I Need a Washington Attorney for My Wrongful Termination Case?

A local Everett, Washington attorney can better inform you about whether a wrongful termination has occurred, and will also help in collecting the appropriate documents for your case. There may also be unique procedures that an attorney can shepherd you through.

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Life in Everett

Everett is located in Snohomish County, Washington. It is well-recognized because it is approximately 25 miles from Seattle.

Some well-recognized areas include the assembly plant for Boeing Corporation, the U.S. Navy Homeport Naval Station Everett, and the USS Abraham Lincoln. Alongside these popular areas include many popular attractions. For instance, the Everett Symphony, the Evergreen Arboretum and Gardens, the Future of Flight Aviation Center Boeing Tour, Imagine Children's Museum, Narbeck Wetland Sanctuary, and the Performing Arts Center-Village Theater are sites that many visitors make sure to see before leaving Everett.

Top employers include Boeing, Naval Station Everett, Provident Regional Medial Center Everett, Frontier Communications Northwest, Aviation Technical Services and Zumiez.

Since many attorneys also call Everett home, they have established small practices to cater to the needs of residents. Thus, residents do not have to travel far to tend to their legal needs.

All in all, Everett is a wonderful place to visit or call home!

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