My employer at a drs office forces us to take a full hour unpaid lunch even when I only want my 30 minutes. Can they do this?

Yes but you can not do any work while you are off the clock. From the minute you clock out for lunch until the minute you clock back in, no work....

When can I return back to the US after spending one year on my b1/b2 visa?

I moved your question to immigration. Lawyers versed in that area are best suited to help you.

I moved your question to immigration because the Visa issue is primary.

Write up on a manager?

New York does not require private employers to give access to employees' own personnel files. Unions often negotiate such rights for their...

Can I do something about the fact that my employer was deceptive when responding to an unemployment survey?

You state that you quit your job. Doing so usually disqualifies you from unemployment. Retain legal counsel to help you. You are absolutely...

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Is this harrassment?

You definitely need to discuss these facts with an employment lawyer. Lots more needs to be explored.

Can jobs take off days you worked for?

Mr. Conway is correct. You may eventually need to file a small claims court action. Some employers don't respond? If you work 4 days, you are...

As a lawyer, is it a good financial strategy to let your client get wrongfully fired OR suspended from university FIRST, to sue?

Most of us can't predict the future. An employee may be treated very wrongfully. Maybe discriminatorily. But a wise employer might be able to...

Is it part of my job to attend after working hours dinners my boss has for the department?

Your employer must notify you regarding hours of work. See DOL...

Is it legal for a Rent To Own Company to threaten a reference with cops and calling their job?

I moved your question to consumer protection where those attorneys should be able to assist you.