Are the employees at my company entitled to overtime pay if they have worked over 40 hours in one week?

That is not a valid reason for a failure to pay overtime. You do need to speak with a Connecticut attorney to discuss your options.

What are my rights as a parent it has been recommended by a mediator that I give up my parental rights?

Mediation is voluntary. A mediator can only suggest a solution - if you don't agree with it, you don't have to sign your name to the...

How does one go about mediation?

You don't need to have an attorney, but if one has counsel, the other should as well. If both sides are amicable and have the same goals, counsel...

If I request to see the contract I signed with my employer, is he/she required to show me it?

You have several issues to consider: 1. Are you properly classified as an independent contractor? Employers sometimes improperly classify...

What can I do about my employer not reimbursing me the same week they messed up my check?

As long as they are remedying it in a reasonable amount of time, there is not much you can do. Any legal action would not only take a far longer...

Can an employer make an employee work off the clock?

No, it is not legal. If he was injured, as long as he could prove that it happened while at work, he would be covered by worker's compensation....

What is the law in employment setting?

Unless you have an employment contract, you are an employee at will. An employer is generally not liable for "bullying" unless the reason is a...

It sounds like there are several possible areas of discrimination - age, disability, retaliation, worker's compensation. If the EEOC granted a...

What do I do if someone is threatening to post nudes of me?

You need to speak with your parents immediately. It is embarrassing, but necessary. This person very well may be threatening you, and may have...

What should I do? sign the statement? and do I have any recourse and/or should I make a statement about this to my manager?

Without seeing the exact document, or knowing the company's policies, it is not possible to give specific advice. In general, you should not admit...