HKM Wins at Trial. HKM served as co-counsel representing defendants Delta Inn, Inc. and Hung G. Kim in a multi-million claim regarding the ownership of Delta Inn. On December 19, 2011, after a four-week bench trial in King County Superior Court, the court issued a verdict in favor of defendants. Soon In Kim v. Delta Inn et. al., 10-2-19547-5 SEA (King County Superior Court).

Congratulations to Partners Donald W. Heyrich and Dan Kalish who were recognized by Washington Law and Politics once again. Donald W. Heyrich was named a SuperLawyer by the magazine, and Dan Kalish was named a Rising Star.

HKM Wins Jury Verdict For Former Employee. HKM represented plaintiff Wendy Dorn in two-week jury trial regarding overtime wages. On September 15, 2011, jury returned verdict in favor of Ms. Dorn and, on November 30, 2011, the court awarded attorneys’ fees. Dorn v. Kent Post No. 15 et. al., 10-2-10169-1 KNT (King County Superior Court).

HKM Obtains Class Certification in Overtime Claim. On September 13, 2011, the Federal District Court in Oregon certified a class of Sleep Country sales associates in an overtime claim against the company. HKM represents the Sleep Country class. Shanklin et.al. v. Sleep Country USA, Inc., 3:10-CV 00406-MO (D. Or.).

HKM Writes Employment Discrimination Section of the Washington State Practice Manual. As in previous year, HKM has written the Employment Discrimination section of the Washington State Practice Manual. The publication is expected to be published in early 2012.

HKM Expands with New Hire. On September 28, 2011, attorney Cindy Lin joined HKM as a full-time associate attorney. You can learn more about Ms. Lin here.

HKM Prevails in Non-Compete Case. HKM represented Robert Heffner, current CEO of Falck North America, in non-compete lawsuit filed by Rural Metro Corp., after Mr. Heffner left Rural/Metro. Rural/Metro dismissed the case on November 4, 2010 after Heffner prevailed at TRO hearing. Rural Metro Corp. v. Heffner, 2:10-CV-02292-GMS (D. Ariz.).

Washington Disability Discrimination Attorney

Disability Discrimination and the Workplace

When it comes to employment law, the subject of discrimination is very clear. While there are many types of discrimination, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Washington Law Against Discrimination (WLAD) strictly prohibit employers from discriminating against individuals based on a disability.

Disability discrimination is prohibited during any and all of the following:

The application process
The hiring process
The review and consideration of individuals for promotion
Determining pay and benefits
Discharge and termination

Therefore if you, as an employer or an employee, need to consult with an attorney regarding a disability discrimination case or claim, contact a Washington employment law attorney at our firm today. The attorneys at our firm are not only versed in employment law, it is what we do every day, and is the full focus of our entire law firm. With over 40 years of experience, we have the knowledge and the record of success you need in legal counsel.

Potential Disability Discrimination Claims

In cases of disability discrimination, the law actually goes beyond the hiring, promotion, pay and termination processes. Federal and Washington state laws require employers to make reasonable accommodations for disabled employees on a variety of fronts.

Any of following circumstances can be grounds for a disability discrimination claim:

Failure to hire someone due to a disability
Failure to promote someone due to a disability
Taking an adverse employment action against an employee with a disability
Failure to reasonably accommodate someone with a disability
Termination due to a disability
Retaliation because of receiving disability accommodations or because of requesting disability accommodations

Regardless of the circumstances surrounding your specific case, you can be certain that our firm has the extensive experience you will need in all aspects of employment discrimination including the negotiation, litigation and full resolution of disability discrimination claims in both state and federal courts. Whether you are an employee, or potential employee, suffering workplace discrimination as a result of a disability or you are an employer facing allegations of disability discrimination our firm is here to help.

Contact a Washington employment law attorney at HKM Employment Attorneys today to schedule a private consultation and review of your case.