Jason T Brown's Answers (233)

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Can a employer work you 78 hrs. Wk. With no over time pay, no breaks, no lunch???

Jason's answer | Answered on September 02, 2011

This sounds like an outright violation of Federal Wage & Hour Laws, specifically, the FLSA (see my guide on this). Unless the employer has an...

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For the past 4 years I received Overtime at 1/2 pay - position was medical equipment delivery. Isn't overtime at 1 and1/2 times?

Jason's answer | Answered on July 13, 2011

Please take the time and go over the severance agreement and your rights with a local attorney who can guide you under the state and federal laws. ...

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Can my job terminate me or replace for no reason?

Jason's answer | Answered on July 11, 2011

Under Federal Law, an employer may terminate or transfer at will, meaning they can do it for no reason whatsoever. However, they can not do it for...

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Under what circumstances can i make deductions from the rent ?

Jason's answer | Answered on July 06, 2011

Look to the terms of the lease that may address how to notice the landlord of any deductions of rent you may take. If you are going to take a...

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How do I serve my wife divorce papers if she will not tell me where she is and doesn't have it on record because

Jason's answer | Answered on July 03, 2011

You will have to petition the Court to find an alternative means of service if you can prove she is "ducking" service. This alternate means may...

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911 fails to respond...what should I have done? What can i do?

Jason's answer | Answered on July 03, 2011

I would work through with them why this occurred and make sure that if you ever need them in the future that they are able to respond to the...

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Is my employers new rule unjust?

Jason's answer | Answered on July 03, 2011

Under Federal Law an employer may reasonably dicate the conditions of employment. If the employer is paying you for all hours worked, this new...

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Employment discrimination?

Jason's answer | Answered on July 03, 2011

If you are able to prove this, it is a text book example of discrimination and is illegal.

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Can my employer change my title without telling me?

Jason's answer | Answered on July 01, 2011

Under Federal Law, an employer can change your title without notice and/or permission. Often times the change of a title is used to hide some...

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Employer demands hour-long meeting every sunday morning, but does not pay employees for them.

Jason's answer | Answered on July 01, 2011

You will need to speak with an attorney about this to communicate more details, such as: whether you are considered an outside sales force, how...

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