Employment Matters

Representing Employees in Workplace Disputes Throughout the Puget Sound Region

Workplace disputes can have significant financial, professional, and personal consequences. Employees facing unfair treatment often find themselves navigating complex legal issues while also trying to protect their careers, reputations, and livelihoods.

C.A. Smith Law represents employees in a variety of workplace disputes and employment-related claims throughout Washington.

Common Claims

Wrongful Termination

Washington employees may have legal claims when they are terminated for unlawful reasons, including retaliation, discrimination, whistleblowing, or exercising protected rights under state or federal law.

Retaliation & Whistleblower Claims

Employees are protected when they report unlawful conduct, safety concerns, discrimination, harassment, wage violations, or other workplace misconduct. Employers may not retaliate against employees for engaging in protected activity.

Workplace Discrimination

Federal and Washington law prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and other protected characteristics.

Disability Accommodation

Employers are often required to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees with disabilities and to engage in a good-faith interactive process when accommodations are requested.

Severance Agreements & Employment Separation

Employees are frequently asked to sign severance agreements, releases, or other separation documents. An attorney can help evaluate the terms being offered and explain potential legal rights before an agreement is signed.

How We Can Help

Every workplace dispute presents unique facts, legal issues, and strategic considerations. C.A. Smith Law works closely with clients to evaluate potential claims, preserve evidence, assess available remedies, and develop a strategy aligned with the client’s goals.

Representation may include pre-suit investigation, demand letters, administrative proceedings, settlement negotiations, litigation, and trial.