When does my employer get to stop paying me?

This is a question under the Portal to Portal Act, which is an amendment to the Fair Labor Standards Act. Generally, an employer does not have to...

Was fired and they want me back.

Your unemployment will be affected if you turn down a job--even if it is an offer from a former employer. The "hostile environment" issue is not...

Since I was terminated from an employer, would I be qualified for my bonus that occurred before termination?

I agree that this question is state specific. Most states have wage payment laws that require wages that have already been earned be paid,...

Can I be fired for cause for wanting to extend a personal leave of absence longer than the employer wants to grant it?

Your situation is quite complex with a lot of moving parts. First, if your employer is larger, and you have worked more than 1/2 time during the...

It is legal for an employer to deduct money from paycheck?

While the full answer to this question is going to depend on what your agreement with the employer is, an employer is almost never permitted to not...

Illegal Employment interview question

Regardless of where your question was posted, the short answer is that the potential employer is not necessarily violating the law by asking the...

If I'm laidoff and not expected to be recalled can I still retire and get me pension, or can they keep my pension

If your pension is vested your employer cannot keep your pension, or any part of it. Vesting is a legal term that means you have met the...

Is my work discriminating against me because I'm pregnant?

The answer to this depends on whether your employer provides more than 12 weeks off for temporary disabilities of other non-pregnant employees. ...

Recieved a letter from my employer stating that i will be paid for overtime but in return they are cutting my pay is that legal

Like many questions in employment law, the answer is going to depend on why the employer is doing what it is doing. First, an employer can cut your...

If I request time off for religious reasons--say, to celebrate Christmas--is my employer required to honor that request?

An employer has an obligation to reasonably accommodate a sincerely held religious belief unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to the...

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