Ordered back to work against doctors orders, not workers comp

You may have FMLA available to you. You should double check this w HR. You should also or alternatively request the doctor prescribed leave as a...

The owner wants me to quit, actually called me a liar. Co-worker conspiring. What can I do? I will not quit! 1 of many examples

I suggest immediately providing a doctor's note for the surgery follow up visit, and going forward you should put all time off requests in writing,...

Generally speaking, if you work for a company w 50 or more employees within a 75 mile radius of the location where you work, and you worked for the...

Is it illegal to be paid in cash?

I'm not a tax lawyer or CPA, but paying in cash (which implicitly means the employer is neither withholding federal or state or municipal...

What are employers looking for when they do a background check? Does your past work history show or just criminal offenses?

I agree w Mr. Dinacola. If the potential employer is using a 3rd party to assist w the "background check" the potential employer should comply w...

I was listed ineligible for rehire by former employer after leaving on a med loa. Is this legal?

It depends on what you reported to HR. It could be that you were unlawfully retaliated against. You should discuss what happened with an...

My restaurant transferred me due to a sexual harassment claim from an employee (a guy) the whole restaurant talked about it.

This is a difficult situation for you. However, I don't think it would be worth pursing legal action against the employee who made the false...

The program is likely legal. Bonus programs may set the parameters for when the bonus is earned. While perhaps poorly written, it sounds like the...

My boss is only paying me half-pay and we never wrote a contract for it. Is this illegal?

If you are receiving at least minimum wage and overtime compensation (1.5 times your hourly rate for any hours worked in excess of 40 in a...

If I quit during my Performance Improvement Plan period, can I claim severance for harassment and stress?

I agree with the prior answers. I also suggest that you consult with an immigration attorney. Richard Swartz