Is it legal for an employer to force an employee to work 50 hours a week when their salary is based on 40 hours?

Key is whether you were "exempt" or "non-exempt." And just don't go by what the employer says...many misclassify. This is worth consulting an...

Reasonable accommodation Interactive process ?

The only way to know would be if the appropriate accommodation is not provided. I would suggest sending an email to the HR person with a cc to a...

Filling out n-400 form

I would ask CIS what they want. I am sending this to Immigration lawyers who would know better

Human Resources department forcing my mom to work.

1. Depends on what Doc says as to date to RTW. 2. Depends on where one works...private or public sector. Good luck to her.

I'm getting a divorce and it involves children. I want full custody and alimony. I can't afford a lawyer. What can I do?

You need a lawyer. You need someone to let you know what the Courts might do in your area. My sense is that you are seeking far more than is...

No, they can transfer at will because your employment is at will, absent a union contract.

Is it legal for my empolyer to require me to pay gas drive offs in order to save my job

in a word "no." Please consult an employment lawyer or call the NYS Dept of Labor.

How can I find a mediator?

great question I don't think Avvo is set up along those lines but maybe ask for technical support for that info. Good luck.

A friend of mine has a problem collecting his retirement. The company he worked for is giving him the runaround.

If this happened to me, I would consult a lawyer who specialized in ERISA and pension litigation. They will be in Manhattan and perhaps White...

Labor question: My total compensation package is 55k(with 401k and pension) but salary is 50k. How do I get the full amount?

Generally not do-able...employers must have uniform 401k offerings to qualify under IRS requirements. But you could ask HR about your possible...