The WA Employee Assistance Program (WA EAP) can help with free legal advice from a qualified attorney. Online support is also available with legal forms, a library of legal articles, and even a simple will. Call or go online to get the legal answers you need.
Who it's for
- Staff
Desired Outcomes
- Info Seeking
Types of Complaints / Topics Addressed
Covered issues: family law, real estate/landlord issues, bankruptcy, adoption, criminal, elder care, wills/trusts/estate planning, consumer issues.
Excluded issues: employment as it relates to employees and family members, one’s own business, class action lawsuits, taxes.
Disclaimers
Retaliation protection:
University of Washington policy prohibits retaliation against people who bring a complaint or participate in the complaint process. An employee who engages in retaliatory conduct is subject to appropriate corrective action, including dismissal.
Exception to confidentiality:
Any information shared in emails, tools, or reports may be subject to public records requests or released under federal and state law.
Process
What information you need to submit, what happens after
Contact the service by calling 1-888-728-1408 anytime. A legal consultant will talk with you about your situation, determine which legal resources will best meet your needs and offer to connect you with free legal advice by phone from a general practice attorney licensed in Washington State (or other state as needed); or find a local attorney in our referral network with the appropriate expertise who will provide you with a free 30-minute consultation.
When does reporter hear back?
1 Week
Point of Contact Info
If you have questions about EAP services, please review the Frequently Asked Questions or call EAP at 877-313-4455
Other Considerations
Additionally, the WA state EAP web portal provides 24/7 access to a wealth of educational resources and tools, including nearly 100 simple, do-it-yourself legal forms, a library with hundreds of articles and Q&A responses on a wide variety of family and consumer legal topics, and a basic online will-maker. To access the web portal, use “UW” as the organization code.
