Bailey Wilson

Bailey Wilson is an attorney with Entente Law PLLC in Puyallup, Washington. The attorney is also a member of the Washington Employment Lawyers Association (WELA), an association of employment lawyers whose stated mission is to enforce and advance employee rights. In addition, the WELA member directory lists the attorney under Wages and Hours, OSHA / WISHA, Non-Competes / Trade Secrets, Civil Rights, Workplace Harassment, Labor Law / Union Representation, Employment Discrimination, Wrongful Discharge / Public Policy, Class Actions, Whistleblower / Qui Tam and Workers' Compensation.

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Practice areas listed for Bailey Wilson

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Wages and Hours. In general, this area covers minimum wage, overtime, unpaid wages and break rules under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and Washington's Minimum Wage Act (RCW 49.46).

OSHA / WISHA. In general, this area covers workplace safety rules under the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act and the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (RCW 49.17).

Non-Competes / Trade Secrets. In general, this area covers agreements that limit working for a competitor and the protection of confidential business information. Washington regulates noncompetition covenants in RCW 49.62.

Civil Rights. In general, this area covers claims that a government official or another party violated rights protected by the Constitution or by statute. People often bring claims against state and local officials under 42 U.S.C. § 1983.

Workplace Harassment. In general, this area covers unwelcome conduct based on a protected characteristic that is severe or pervasive enough to create a hostile work environment, and demands that tie job benefits to sexual favors.

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Labor Law / Union Representation. In general, this area covers union organizing, collective bargaining and the rights of workers and unions. The National Labor Relations Act governs private-sector labor relations.

Employment Discrimination. In general, this area covers treating an employee or job applicant differently because of a protected characteristic such as race, sex, age or disability. Federal law (for example Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964) and the Washington Law Against Discrimination (RCW 49.60) prohibit it.

Wrongful Discharge / Public Policy. In general, this area covers firing an employee for a reason that violates a clear public policy, for example for refusing to break the law or for reporting wrongdoing.

Class Actions. In general, this area covers lawsuits in which one or more people sue on behalf of a larger group with similar claims. Federal courts apply Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23; Washington courts apply Civil Rule 23.

Whistleblower / Qui Tam. In general, this area covers protection for workers who report wrongdoing, and False Claims Act suits that private persons bring on the government's behalf under 31 U.S.C. § 3730.

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Workers' Compensation. In general, this area covers benefits for job-related injuries and illnesses. In Washington, the Industrial Insurance Act (RCW Title 51) governs these claims.

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