Is a company responsible for compensation if it withholds pay for a lunch break when said break rarely occurs?

This is illegal. You must be paid for all hours worked. You could pursue it by filing an online complaint with the Attorney General's office or...

Can my employer deduct damages to equipment from my weekly pay check?

No. The employer cannot shift the costs of doing business -- such as tools that become broken in the normal course of work -- to the employee. You...

Can HR approve a date to return to work after MMLA that exceeds 12 weeks, then while on FMLA decide it was a mistake?

I'm chiming in late here -- but.... under the MMLA you are entitled to 16 weeks of maternity leave for twins (8 weeks x 2 births). See:...

What is the best way to recover wages that were with held? What agencies should be informed?

Consider filing a Nonpayment of Wage complaint with the Attorney General's Fair Labor Division. They enforce the wage laws on behalf of the state,...

Individuals can collect unemployment if they leave work due to “urgent, necessitous, and compelling circumstances.” These are circumstances that...

Can a pending court case affect my CURRENT employment?

Lawyer answer but.... "affect" is a broad word. One possible right you have -- depending upon the nature of your involvement and the size of your...

Do I have a valid reason to sue?

They are legally required to pay you within 6 days from the close of the pay period. They are violating the law. You can file a complaint online...

I agree with the other attorney. Lyft likely classified you as an independent contractor. Though if you go to court, you could argue that you...

At termination can an employer cap vacation carryover differently than its accrued, hours vs weeks (salaried vs hourly)

I agree with the other responder -- however, your employer would have had to tell you/provide notice of the cap *before* imposing it on you at...

Is this a case for retaliation?

You're asking the right questions. It's unclear from your summary if it would qualify as protected activity, though it's quite possible. Another...