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The Court of Appeals affirmed the Board's decision denying the worker's claims for wage calculation adjustments and free interpreter services for communications with counsel. The worker's appeal was rejected on all substantive grounds.
What Happened
A worker sued Travis Industries and the Department of Labor & Industries over two main issues: how their wages were calculated and their request for free interpreter services when communicating with their lawyer during the legal process.
What the Court Decided
The Washington Court of Appeals ruled against the worker on all counts. The court upheld an earlier decision by the Board that denied the worker's requests for both wage calculation adjustments and free interpreter services. The worker's appeal was completely rejected.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case shows that workers cannot automatically expect free interpreter services when dealing with legal matters related to their employment, even in workers' compensation cases. It also demonstrates that wage calculation disputes are not always resolved in the worker's favor - employers and government agencies may successfully defend their payment methods. Workers facing similar issues should understand that language barriers in legal proceedings may not be accommodated at no cost, and they should be prepared to provide their own interpretation services or factor those costs into their legal strategy.
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