Generally, employers may impose requirements for employment, however, if an otherwise neutral policy, like requiring a car, has a greater impact on...

The lack of a date and the failure of the company to sign the agreement is probably not enough to make them unenforceable. Provided the...

Should I accept EEOC mediation amount of $4000.00 from claim I filed against my employer?

You should probably speak with an attorney regarding your case and potential damages resulting from your claims. Once you know what your case may...

What to include in Early Resolution notice to employer?

I agree with Attorney Pantuso. A non-compete must be reasonable in its duration, geographic area, and scope. If what you are going to do in the...

Getting paid as a freelance designer

Even without a formal contract, you are entitled to be paid for your work. You may be able to bring suit under the concept of unjust enrichment,...

Can I be fired for refusing to sign new company policy? Can I have a lawyer review the change in policy before signing?

If you are an at-will employee, and not represented by a union, the company can change any policy at any time, including for a subset of its...

Typically, tips are the property of the employees earning them, and the employer cannot confiscate them even if it pays $10.10/hour. However, the...

I was recently recorded by a customer who called the company I work for to repair something we installed, ?

It was not unlawful for the customer to record you, either through video or audio, provided it was not done over the phone, or a phone line. As an...

Can I be docked PTO if I am a salary employee if I leave 2 hours early?

You can be docked for a partial day absence, if you are paid for the time by using vacation. Once you have exhausted all your vacation time, if...

Employment law? Lunch periods.

Subject to some exceptions, under CT law you must be offered a 1/2 hour meal break if you work at least 7.5 hours in a day. Your employer can...