Does a person have to request the family leave act to recieve it.? I never asked, recieved, nor signed any documents of FMLA

The words FMLA don't have to be stated to request FMLA protected leave. How long were you out?

Can my boss charge me/deduct from my paycheck?

Not without your permission.

At my restaurant they clock me out before I am done closing and don't allow me to clock myself out and claim my cash tips.

How much time on average per week are they not paying you for and how long has this been going on? Also, do they do this to all employees in the...

Can an Employer contest a claim after I have been already receiving benefits for 3 months,?

Yes they can, but you need to take action. Give me a call tomorrow.

Call OSHA to investigate. It is a federal agency that helps police safety at the workplace. See your doctor to check your health. If you are...

Can I sue for Wrongful Termination / or Defamation of Character if:

You should note that a false complaint of sexual harassment is a form of sexual harassment. Although you did not indicate that the complaint was...

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Can an employer fire you if you are not able to make it to work due to a natural disaster?

You can be fired for not showing up to work under such circumstances. Such action would completely negate the argument that your pregnancy is the...

How do any competition laws work?

You are walking a thin line. You very well may end up being sued. A lawyer cannot give you chances. We are not experts on probability. You...

I seem to be under fire by 2 fellow employees - false accusations that HR has not properly looked into - until yesterday and one

This is not a legal matter-- just workplace politics. I am sorry you are the victim of unfair complaints, but this is something you must deal with...

I have a new job. On my resume I did not list a previous employer back in 2009 because I left in my probationary period.

There is no law that requires you to put every previous employer in your résumé. However, the new employer can fire you for leaving out this...