Martini v. Employment Security Department

Baker, J

Michael J. Martini voluntarily quit his job as a driver with a transportation company whose compensation policies did not guarantee a minimum wage and violated the Washington Minimum Wage Act. Because the employer admittedly knew of the factual circumstances that gave rise to the violation, and because there was a nexus between the employer’s illegal compensation policies and the employee’s termination, Martini is entitled to unemployment benefits.

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Michael J. Martini was employed with Crew Shuttle Services (CSS) as a “long haul driver.” In that position, Martini transported railroad…