You have to get paid for your work - what your employer is threatening is illegal.

so long as you get your last check by the next regularly scheduled pay date, your employer has complied with the law

Depends on what your agreements say and what the nature of both businesses are. Are the competitive? Does working for one interfere with your...

Generally speaking, if an employee has used up all of her fmla leave, then there is no more job protection after that. But, depending on the...

Mr. Bryant, as usual, nails it. Cover up is worse than the crime. This prior offense will come up on a background check so you may as well disclose.

If this prevents you from getting the job, contact an employment lawyer as you may have a cause of action.

Your lawyer will marshal your case forward, but damages can be a financial calculation. Some attorneys hire experts (including, but not limited...

You must be paid for all of your time. Contact an employment attorney near you. Tell that attorney that you have a possible "unpaid wages case." ...

I agree with Messrs Marks and Bryant. This is probably not illegal. Just dysfunctional employer/HR. It sucks but is probably not illegal.

Get a consult with an employment lawyer. In *most* circumstances, you cannot work without pay. But it really does depend. Make the call.