How do I go about getting that money?

Go to small claims. They can walk you through how to file a complaint. Get your money!

Is it worth suing over 2 1/2 hours of missing pay or should I merely attempt to solve the problem without legal action?

Get a consult with an employment lawyer. You might be right that is is not worth "suing" over 45 hours of pay. But there is a lot of middle...

Is it legal to do this to him? What are his options? Thank you.

Tough situation. Sounds like he's not protected by the FMLA, so it may be totally fine for the company to let him go. Sorry.

What can I do about this?

That might be a breach of contract. But, no matter what, it is a lousy situation. You can contact a lawyer to look into whether or not your car...

What are my rights under the FLSA?

You should contact a tax lawyer or accountant with respect to your issues with the IRS. The FLSA issue is more discrete. Basically it comes...

Is it illegal for an employer to fire an employee who reaches out to human resources and complains about a managers practices?

That sounds like a bs reason to fire someone, but not necessarily illegal. You cannot be terminated in retaliation for engaging in a "protected...

What type of attorney would I need to handle both of these issues? Is there an attorney in the Denver area for this?

This is probably a job for an employment attorney. Use the "find an attorney" tab to get someone in the Denver area. There are certainly plenty...

Do i have a case and can this happen

This sounds unfair. But unfair and illegal are not the same. Unless the termination breached a contract, or was done because of your race,...

If you want to get severance, DON'T QUIT! Was the discrimination/harassment/comments directed at you? Did you ever complain? The truth is,...

Could i possibly have law suit

Your narrative is a little confusing. But if you complained about sexual harassment and were fired as a result, you might have a case. Contact an...