Employee rights topic of Kent meeting

Employee rights are the topic for a free community event at 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 9 at the Kent Senior Center, 600 E. Smith St.

  • BY Wire Service
  • Tuesday, April 14, 2015 4:59pm
  • Business

Employee rights are the topic for a free community event at 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 9 at the Kent Senior Center, 600 E. Smith St.

People will learn information to help them navigate issues related to proper payment of wages, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, employment rules, employment regulations, unfair treatment in the workplace and any other questions or concerns about a current or prior job.

The event, sponsored by Seattle-based Sipherd Burke Law, will feature attorneys and professionals who will assist with free legal consultations (about employment related issues), resume review and interview skills.

Light refreshments will be provided and people can enter a raffle for a computer.




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