How do I get my previous employer to pay up?

You may have a couple of options. You state you were an "independent contractor," but you may actually have been an "employee" for wage comliance...

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Can my Employer deduct wages from my pay and not pay me overtime?

There are a number of "ifs" and "it depends" embedded in your question. It depends on which state you live in; every state has its own unique set...

Can the first employer terminate my employment because I used my 2nd job's vacation time to go to the 2nd job?

This is an interesting question. Technically, if you were an "at-will" employee, your employer can fire you for any reason, provided it does not...

A former employer may say anything it wishes about a former employee, but certainly risks a defamation lawsuit if it makes statements that it knows...

Mcad and employer background checks

A prospective employer may ask an applicant if he/she has been convicted of a felony within 5 years of the date of their application. Moreover, a...