I work for a company for 3 days now they don't want to pay me?

In addition to trying the DOL you could also reach out to a lawyer who specializes in wage claims. Especially if the problem persists and/or if you...

What if my employer does not pay me the amount written on my Visa documents and internship agreement?

Your instincts are right! A lot of times employers will in essence try to "trap" workers here on a visa into substandard (and/or illegal) payment...

How do I get more money on my severance package

Sorry to hear about that - must be a bit of a shock after all that time you have spent working there! In this situation, as I tell my clients under...

Here is a federal regulation about this issue: https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/29/785.18 Under NY law, NYLL 162 discusses meal time...

Sounds like they should be worried about getting in trouble. But, it's probably also a good idea for you to reach out to one of us lawyers who does...

Au Pair agency lying, legal steps

There is a legal service org called Towards Justice that is actively working on such pair cases. They may have some ideas for you....

How can my employer expect me to text nightly for my following days schedule, but 2 hours before my shift, they cancel the shift

First off I agree that that sounds like a huge pain to deal with! Now as far as whether it is illegal, I'm not sure I agree with the other two...

Employer won’t respond to negotiation on terms of Termination after lay off. What to do ?

Severance contracts can be fair and reasonable or they can have horrible terms. It is a really good idea to go over it with an attorney to explore...

1-KEEP A LOG of your hours worked. Your own record. Doesn't matter if it's hand written on a pocket calendar, a note in your phone, or what - just...

You should contact one of us lawyers who focuses on "wage and hour" issues. There is no absolute maximum for how many hours an employer can make...