Yes. Being a "smoker" is not a category protected from discrimination by any Federal or State laws. Some employers view smokers as persons who...

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What information do I need to file a suit against my employer for not paying overtime wages and discrimiation on a promotion?

What do you mean by, "Have been forced to falsify timecards"? If you have a way of proving that you worked overtime hours that were not paid and...

Are they legally able to take my credit card tips from me out of my paycheck?

I think you mentioned that you get cash at the end of the night for the tips that were put on credit cards, right? Well, it sound like a "double...

Is there anything we can do to fight back on this unfair treatment?

The students who felt threatened, and you as a witness, can file a complaint with the administration about the Senior RA's bad judgment and...

How do you toll back the statute of limitations when you find out that your old employer hired someone several years younger

How long ago did you leave your former employer? Was your constructive discharge related to your age? When did you learn that your employer hired...

When laid off from a job, can the company put the job up for bid when the person laid off isn't contacted.

The answer depends on the type of job. If the job is governed by a Union, union rules govern the lay-off and re-bid process. If the individual...

Can an employer cut your salary due to a company re-organization on a position you are currently performing?

Short answer is, Yes. An employer is permitted to lower your salary as part of a re-organization - preferable to eliminating jobs entirely. ...

EEOC INVESTIGATION

In my experience, a complainant does not receive copies of documents submitted by an employer in defense while a complaint is open and being...

Can i sue the company i used to work for?

I would contact the company or write a letter informing them of this "error" and demand that it be corrected as soon as possible. I would also ask...

How much detail about an expunged case should I give to a prospective employer if I know they will run a background check?

I assume you are referring to a criminal law matter? If yes, some criminal history information is public. I have worked for employers who were...