I say this from the perspective of an attorney representing workers, including those who are misclassified as independent contractors and deprived...

Do I need a employment attorney

There is probably no legal remedy. The law does not prohibit a boss from being a bully or a jerk. If the reason the supervisor is picking on you...

My boss has disclosed personal health info to my employees. What can I do?

There are numerous possibilities that you should discuss with an attorney. 1. Disclosing personal medical information is usually a violation of...

Sexual harassment case at work was concluded with no repercussions for offender (with a witness to the event).Do I have a claim?

You should consult with legal counsel. Both to determine how to make a record going forward as well as to decide whether it is worth pursuing a...

Would I have any right to file a suit against a previous employer if the manager went to another employer to stop them hiring me

You may have claims. If you can prove that the employer made false statements to the subsequent employer, you may have a claim for defamation. ...

Yes, an employer can discipline or terminate an employee for something posted on a social media site. If your social media activity was concerted...

I recently was terminated from a 1099 contract job. (I was not an employee) Can my employer withhold my check for any reason?

As long as you performed the work and satisfied the conditions of your contract, you are entitled to receive the agreed upon compensation. If you...

Are all employers required to pay overtime to employees that work over 8 hours per day or, 40 hours in a week?

Generally, an employer must pay one and a half times your hourly rate if you work over 40 hours in a week. There are, however, exemptions to the...

I am currently out of work on FMLA and my employer has terminated my employment while on FMLA. Is this possible?

If the employer is covered under the FMLA and you were on eligible leave, the employer must return you to the same or a substantially equivalent...

Subjective and overwhelmingly negative reference given by manager at my previous company. Offer at new job revoked due to it.

It is possible to state a cause of action for defamation if the prior employer makes defamatory statements of fact about you. However, statements...