How much must someone be paid each week or month before the employer must withhold taxes, pay FICA, etc?

No, so long as you treat them the same as you would if you hired someone to clean your apartment. The most important thing is that you do not...

I went out on short then long term disability from my job in 2008. Upon trying to return in early 2009, they told me I was fired

Not really. They should have let you know in advance that if you could not return by a certain date they could no longer take you back. By waiting...

It is not illegal, so long as you are present. You cannot record people unless they are speaking in your presence. It is however, not appreciated,...

How does one prove that he or she was fired for being a whistle blower at work?

It depends on what type of wrongdoing the worker accused the person in upper management of doing. The worker may only need to prove that she made a...

What is the statute of limitations for age discrimination against a big company if I already filed my EEOC co

The time limit for filing in court, state or federal, is, in general, postponed while the EEOC has the charges. But if you want to transfer the...

Am I required to return items to my former boss if he owes me $5000?

You will want to take him to court in NY before he sues you in Georgia. I would recommend that you hold on to everything until you get paid.

I would like to know if I have a case regarding reverse discrimination for promotion.

From my experience, you will be in for a rough time if you challenge authority. It would strengthen your case to have others join your lawsuit. But...

Getting paid with a check but no taxes are witheld not an independent contractor

If you are a manager, your boss should be taking out taxes. Also, if you are docked pay for coming in late or leaving early, you should probably be...

Unemployment

You need to report every week, whether you are paid unemployment benefits or not. If you wait and don't call in, you will lose the week.

Question for employment contract lawyers specialists:

I don't know immigration law, but as an employment attorney, I can tell you that the employee needs to be paid if he or she works.