By: Saphronia Young Clients frequently encounter difficult situations at work that originated in triangulated communications…i.e., gossip. Such behavior is toxic, whether at work, in social settings, or even in religious communities. Gossip sometimes serves a purpose. It can reaffirm between the “in” parties the values, roles, traditions and culture that are being promoted and that [...]
BASIC INFORMATION ON THE FORMAL BIDDING PROCESS FOR PUBLIC WORKS IN WASHINGTON STATE – RCW 39.04 by Rita F. Amer ramer@ameryounglaw.com Public works in Washington State have been and are slated to continue receiving funds from the Federal Stimulus Program. Public works include schools, hospitals, fire stations and many other facilities that you may not [...]
by Rita F. Amer He who slumbers upon his rights Is bound to have fitful nights, A bundle of sticks Isn’t much kicks When it’s time to turn off the lights.
By: Saphronia Young — syoung@ameryounglaw.com Much of our construction practice is devoted to litigating mechanic’s liens. The right to file a mechanic’s lien arises from RCW 60.04, and there are very specific requirements that must be met in order to “perfect” this unique type of security interest. No matter how long one has practiced in [...]
By: Saphronia Young — syoung@ameryounglaw.com Much of our construction practice is devoted to litigating mechanic’s liens. The right to file a mechanic’s lien arises from RCW 60.04, and there are very specific requirements that must be met in order to “perfect” this unique type of security interest. No matter how long one has practiced in [...]
Answer by: Saphronia Young — syoung@ameryounglaw.com Yes, I think so. Whether or not it is commercial or residential, most paint products are guaranteed to last for a period of years. I believe that painting is done to protect the structure, and not just for an aesthetic appeal. Because painting actually protects the structure, I would [...]
By: Saphronia Young – syoung@ameryounglaw.com No. The statutes requiring notice of the claim of lien to be sserved upon the Owner of the property does not specifically require receipt of the notice. Rather, RCW 60.04.031(1)(a) and RCW 60.04.091 (the attorney fees provision) state that the lien claimant must mail the notices by certified mail. At [...]
Most employers and employees in Washington State are familiar with the phrase that we are an “at will” state. This means, many believe, that an employer may terminate an employee for any reason, or no reason at all. However, there are exceptions to the “at will’ doctrine that both employers and employees must be aware of. [...]
The Wall Street Journal reported on December 23, 2009 that construction firms are being singled out in the latest Senate version of the health-care bill. This version requires construction companies with five or more employees AND a payroll of $250,000 or more, to provide health insurance for employees, or pay a $750 fine per employee, [...]
We received the following announcement from the Department of Labor & Industries concerning changes to how contractors performing public work must file Intents and Affidavits. Rather than summarize, please see the announcement below. This email is to inform you about an update that will occur to the Labor & Industries (L&I) Prevailing Wage Intents [...]
Whoever you hire, make sure that you check them out at: www.lni.wa.gov There is a lot of good information there about hiring contractors. Roofing and siding contractors have additional legal requirements, and that is because homeowners have had notoriously bad luck with fly-by-night outfits in those particular trades. They MUST enter into a written contract [...]
General Stanley McChrystal has gone from being the military savior of a nation to the disgraced poster-child for “lack of judgment” in a matter of months. What went wrong? Let me suggest that it is this: Any employee worth her/his salt knows that the primary function of any job is to make the boss look good. Can [...]
Q: I have been suffering severe migraine headaches and other symptoms for the last year or so. My doctor and I have slowly figured out that it is a perfume allergy triggered by my work environment. My sister advises me that I can demand that my employer accommodate my severe allergies as a disability under [...]
