[WSBARP] Employment Law--Settlement of Wage Disputes

[Dave Culbertson]

Hi, List-Mates.
I have a general question about a scenario I may have to deal with. An employee alleges they should have been paid overtime, which seems potentially true (the hourly records are a little inadequate). But they also make other allegations about amounts they should have been paid that seem untrue and very defensible if it came to litigation. The employer might be willing to agree they owe the overtime, and pay the employee fully what the employee is asking on that issue, in order to resolve all the claims. That agreement would have to be memorialized in a settlement agreement in which both sides agree that it resolves all disputes regarding employment.
IF SO: Would such a settlement be binding on LNI? Or if employee made a complaint, would LNI disregard the agreement and be likely to investigate, add fines, etc?
I'm wary of the employee, whose allegations seem at least partly motivated by personal vindictiveness, continuing to want to damage the employer.
Thanks for any light shed. If somebody has some experience with LNI wage investigations and would be willing to have a phone call, please let me know.


Best Regards,

Dave Culbertson

The Law Office of Davisson Culbertson
PO 20403
Seattle, WA 98102

Phone: (206) 478-8134
FAX: (866) 867-7796
dculbertson at culbertsonlawoffice.com<mailto:dculbertson at culbertsonlawoffice.com>


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