My previous employer has not paid my overtime dues for more than 5 months.

You have several different options if your employer is not paying you all of the money you are owed. For example, depending on the circumstances...

FMLA time. my employee handbook says I'm entitled to 10 weeks paid - can I be denied that time for any reason?

You are entitled to the time off under the FMLA if your leave is covered by the FMLA. If it is not covered by the FMLA, then depending on exactly...

New position after FMLA leave

It is impossible to know for sure without having additional information, but your employer may have violated the FMLA by failing to reinstate you...

Is it legal to have my pay cut in half after returning from sick leave?

I would need more information to answer your question, but it depends on why your pay was cut. If, for example, it was because you have a...

I need an lawyer dealing with EEO cases

I would need more information, but you could have a disability discrimination or failure to accommodate disability claim, or a claim under the...

Can I sue for sexual harassment? In October 2013 I was hired at a bagel store as a cashier. I only worked 2 days?

You very well may have a sexual harassment claim. I recommend you meet with an employment lawyer to discuss your case further.

I want to start my own online business while still working at my existing employer with the intention of leaving shortly after.

There is something called the duty of loyalty which limits your right to do things that could be harmful to your current employer. Generally,...

My daughter who is a psychiatric screener is getting warned she will be fired.

I would need more information, but from what you are describing your daughter's employer could be committing disability discrimination, violating...

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What do I do about my boss retaliating against me for complaining about him calling me names? Unsafe work conditions?

What you describe certainly suggests race/national origin discrimination. Of course, I would need a lot more information to fully evaluate your...

I have been subject to discrimination based on my nationality for over 2 years. Filed charge with EEOC which is being

Yes. What you are describing certainly sounds like it could be retaliation. I am not sure if you can add retaliation to your current claim but if...