If Ex employer owes me overtime wages, and i filed with labor board, they sent me to magistrate court, is anything else I can do

You should consult an attorney. Often times an attorney can consider bringing a case in federal court where you can be awarded double damages...

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Is there anything i can do about unequal pay at my job?

There is typically no law that prohibits different compensation for the same job unless the pay is based upon a discriminatory reason. Some people...

Can I do anything about it?

You should consult and attorney who is licensed in your state. Under federal law, you may have job protection for attendance under the FMLA...

It is typically illegal to retaliate against an employee for engaging in what the law refers to as "protected activity," which includes filing a...

Retailation

You should consult an employment attorney promptly. You typically have very limited times to file a legal claim (180-300 days) from the date(s) in...

Am I eligible for unemployment if I get fired?

In PA, under Section 402(e) of the unemployment code, you can only be denied unemployment benefits if you committed willful misconduct. Employees...

My work site is in PA, however, my paycheck is issued from NY How can I find out about my unemployment compensation eligibility

You should be able to contact the state unemployment agency and determine where to file. If you cannot find any information, normally an...

My daycare facility does not pay OT until 85 hours are reached in a two-week pay period. Is this legal?

Based upon your description, there may be 2 separate overtime violations. First, an employer cannot use 2-week pay periods to determine overtime. ...

Unfortunately chewing tobacco is not legally protected in Pennsylvania. Thus, an employer can discipline or terminate an employee if they refuse...

What are my legal rights when my past employer doesn’t pay my agreed upon stay bonus in a timely manner after being laid off?

Anytime you are owed money in the form of wages, a bonus or compensation - - it may be a violation of the Pennsylvania Wage and Collection Law for...