Walla Walla Employment Attorneys

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What is the Law Regarding Employment in Walla Walla?

The body of laws in Walla Walla governing employees, their employees, and independent contractors is known as employment law. This area of law regulates such employment issues as hiring procedures, wage amounts, and termination. Employers and employees in Walla Walla should have an understanding of the employment laws.

"At-Will" vs. Contract Employment Terms

Sometimes an employment contract is used that sets a specific length of employment, but most of the times employment is considered to be on an "at-will" basis. "At-will" employment means that either the employer or the employee can terminate the position at any given time, even without a specific reason, so long as the termination does not violate the law Federal and state laws govern the enforcement of employment clauses provisions for citizens of Walla Walla.

Anti-Discrimination laws in Walla Walla

Walla Walla citizens must abide by laws which make discrimination illegal at all phases of employment, including hiring workers, wage disputes, and terminating procedures. People living in Walla Walla must abide by laws stating it is illegal for employers to discriminate against people who belong to particular classes. These classes may be based on race, national origin, gender, religion, disability, and age.

Claims for employment discrimination can be filed with an administrative agency such as EEOC. Lawyers often specialize in employment discrimination.

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Life in Walla Walla

With a population of just over 30,000 residents, Walla Walla, Washington is one of the larger cities in the state of Washington. Located four hours from the state capital of Seattle, Walla Walla has colleges, vineyards, and other fun aspects of the city to make it a great place to work and play. Walla Walla is located only thirteen miles from the Oregon border. In addition to being home to Whitman College, the city also has a community college and a specialty school. Interestingly enough, the community college in Walla Walla has classes in all aspects of the booming wine industry in the city, which helps keep the businesses local. Walla Walla wine industry generates over million in revenue to the city every year. Other big products that come out of Walla Walla are wheat and sweet corn. Walla Walla, Washington is also home to some great lawyers. Lawyers in Walla Walla are trained in any legal issue his or her client may be dealing with and happy to help use their knowledge to solve a problem. From lawyers to wine makers to university professors, Walla Walla is a city that attracts amazing professional talent.

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