Is it legal to require us to do this "off the clock"?

Howard knows case law, so I would trust him. How much time does the search take? Read that case and if you think that your situation is...

Can i sue

Where have you been for the last 4 years? I think you've probably missed the statute of limitations.

What constitutes unlawful termination in terms of discrimination of someone with a disability?

unlawful termination based on disability is exactly what it sounds like - it is when someone is fired BECAUSE of a disability. This means that...

Can I sue my employer for negligent referral which caused me to lose a promotion to a less qualified coworker?

If discrimination based on a protected class (i.e. age, gender, disability, race, national origin, etc.) played a role in this, then yes, you may...

For liquidated damages equal to the amount of unpaid wages, does the award depend on the employer's intent?

Are you representing yourself in court? You really should consider hiring a lawyer. In order to get liquidated damages under the FLSA, an...

Hardcore Employment NDA Clause?

Your read is generally right. And, courts CAN find reason to enforce this. But whether or not it ever gets in front of a court is a more...

I am trying to find out if the way my job is handling the overtime law is Legal... because it doesn't feel like it.

Whether or not you are entitled to overtime at time and a half depends on how much you make and what you do. Definitely contact an employment...

Yes, they can do this. Generally speaking, and employer is allowed to change the terms of an employee's employment. If you don't like it, you can...

Does my friend have any recourse if she was wrongfully/unjustly terminated.

Unless there isa company policy that allows for extended leave, the most required by law is (under the FMLA) 12 weeks. So if your friend had to...

How do I prove a false positive to save face with my employer and possible justice

Good grief! Well, the good news is that for most employers your failed drug test has to be kept confidential. But you still want to clear your...