HKM Wins at Trial. HKM served as co-counsel representing defendants Delta Inn, Inc. and Hung G. Kim in a $30 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).

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 Employment Law Attorney

Wage and Overtime Disputes

The laws that govern hourly wages, payroll deduction, overtime and other similar matters are extensive. These laws include both state and federal regulations including: the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Washington Minimum Wage Act, the Washington Wage Payment Act and scores of other statutes and regulations. At HKM Employment Attorneys, we have over 40 years of experience dealing with employment law. We have helped countless clients to overcome wage and overtime difficulties. Our firm focuses on employment law so that we can provide clients with the most knowledgeable and experienced representation. Wage and overtime cases that we have successfully addressed in the past have included the following :

Failure to pay for "off-the-clock" work
Failure to pay wages or compensation
Improper deductions
Failure to pay overtime
Misclassification of employees as independent contractors as to avoid paying overtime

Our firm has also represented employers that were faced with a wage/overtime or hour lawsuit. As an employer facing an overtime or other type of wage lawsuit, it is extremely important that you have aggressive and experienced representation at your side. If you are facing wage and/or overtime claims or are an employee that has not been compensated properly, speak with a Washington employment law attorney from our firm at your earliest convenience.

Employment Law and Wage Claims

Our firm handles all stages of employment law matters from workplace investigation to litigation. Due to our extensive experience and knowledge in employment law, we are able to quickly analyze a case and develop an all-encompassing approach to case management. In addition, we are able to predict the arguments of the opposite counsel and develop successful strategies for both prosecution and defense. If you have any questions regarding an overtime claim or other wage matter, an attorney from our firm can review your case today.

Contact a Washington employment law attorney from the firm today. We are here to assist you.