You can find lots of lawyers who will tell you a path to take with your employment matter. But we think you want someone with enough experience to guide you to the best path.<\/p>\n
Paul Nordsletten is the founder of Tahoma Law PLLC and the attorney responsible for handling your matter. He has been guiding employers on employment matters since 1991. He has been recognized as one of Seattle top employment lawyers and has received the highest available rating from his peers.<\/p>\n
Here is a summary of Mr. Nordsletten’s background:<\/p>\n
EDUCATION<\/strong><\/p>\n Seattle University Law School (1991) B.A. in Psychology, University of Washington (1976)<\/p>\n ADMISSIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n Washington State Bar Association REPRESENTATIVE PRESENTATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n Dealing with independent contractors in the employment context CURRENT AND FORMER PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES<\/strong><\/p>\n Kent Chamber of Commerce <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" You can find lots of lawyers who will tell you a path to take with your employment matter. But we think you want someone with enough experience to guide you to the best path. Paul Nordsletten is the founder of Tahoma Law PLLC and the attorney responsible for handling your matter. He has been guiding … <\/p>\n
\nAssociate Editor, Law Review
\nHonors \u2013 Dean\u2019s List; Graduated cum laude<\/em>
\nNinth Circuit Court of Appeals Judicial Extern, Hon. Eugene A. Wright<\/p>\n
\nUnited States District Court for the Western District of Washington
\nUnited States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington
\nNinth Circuit Court of Appeals<\/p>\n
\nPrivacy Issues in the Workplace
\nHandling Disability and other Discrimination Claims
\nHandling Investigations and Responding to Charges of Discrimination and Retaliation
\nBackground Checks in the Google Era
\nEEOC compliance in Washington
\nConducting internal Investigations
\nPerformance evaluations of employees
\nEmployee discharge and documentation
\nAvoiding retaliation claims with employees on FMLA Leave
\nDischarge and post-discharge Issues
\nHow to avoid retaliation Lawsuits
\nDocking without destroying exempt status
\nAvoiding retaliation claims under the FLSA
\nEffectively dealing with problem employees
\nHow to terminate employees
\nStrategies for effective employee recordkeeping
\nDocument issues after a lawsuit Is filed
\nHandling wage and our issues
\nSexual and other harassment hassles
\nHow to administer the FMLA
\nTen Steps Employers Can Take to Avoid Litigation
\nMastering the challenges of the FMLA and ADA Overlap
\nAdministering the FMLA for proper regulatory compliance
\nIntentional and negligent misrepresentation in the employment context<\/p>\n
\nSouth King County Bar Association Officer
\nComprehensive Life Resources Board of Directors
\nWSBA Solo & Small Practice Section Executive Committee
\nCompass Housing Alliance Board of Directors
\nFred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Institutional Review Board<\/p>\n