Enduring abuse at work

Defamation in written form is called libel. The question is, how were you damaged? You can win your case but collect nominal damages of six...

Is this legal?

Doesn't sound like it is a real break, especially because you can't leave the building and must be available. Therefore you should be paid for...

Would I face any legal repercussions if I decided to tutor this child?

This would depend on whether or not you have some sort of contract not to compete or to serve prior clients.

Can an employer fire you without cause? Is this a potential law suit for wrongful termination? Any advise on how to handle?

Without a union contract or employment contract, employees have few rights apart from evidence of unlawful discrimination based on race etc. In...

Can the employer still face liability after taking corrective action?

Hard to be definitive on such little info. Even if so, there would then seem few if any economic damages because the matter was corrected.

We have too few facts to know for sure. You will need to consult an employment lawyer in your area to review the specific written terms of the...

The law "allows" any question, but employers are careful not to ask for info that relates to membership in protected classes etc. As a general...

Is that legal for a company to make you save vacation time for times they are not open for work?

Employers can shut down at various times and make that a time of vacation. If you want a paycheck you'd better have accrued time off on the books....

Is there a way I can negotiate a layoff so that when I leave I could get unemployment?

The questions you raise are far, far too complex for a simple yes or no here. I urge you to consult an employment lawyer asap in your area. Good...

Can Fresh Direct post a non-secure web page employment form on Craigslist asking for a birthday and a social security number?

I am unaware that such an ad is unlawful but it certainly is foolish and unnecessary . My gut says it is a phishing scam, that the real employer...