Legal Question in Employment Law in Washington
Is it illegal for an employer to fire some one because they are the significant other of a former employee?
Asked on 1/26/11, 12:07 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Susan Beecher
Susan L. Beecher, Atty at Law
In Washington State, yes. Incredibly crass? Yes. Poor management? Most likely. But illegal? Unfortunately not.
However, the employee in such a case will definitely qualify for unemployment.
Answered on 1/27/11, 4:57 pm
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