Can my husband get money owed to him for unpaid hours? He clocks in and out daily.

Sounds like he has a decent wage claim except if he was told four months ago to stop working the extra half hour. If that occurred, he still has a...

Can I legally "force" my employer to provide " lodging" , since I am commuting 70 miles One way to and from work "site".

No. Not unless you have an agreement. If they promise lodging, you might have something here and it would also be possible for you to get...

Do I have a case against employer for demoting me from job, and taking wages away after being employed for 36 yrs

There are not enough facts here to say. But on the surface, it seems very possible this could be age discrimination. If they substantially...

Can my unemployment benefits be dismissed after my former employer offers rehire for a lower paying position?

You need to consult a UC lawyer with all the facts. However, generally speaking, if the Employer unilaterally reduces your pay substantially you...

How can I prove I told employer I wasn't able to work ?

It is not unusual for you to be Denied by UC, but you can have a hearing before a Referee which is your best shot at winning. Attorney Crawford...

In practice, voluntary quit cases are typically much tougher in UC than when you get fired. You have the burden of proof, not the Employer, and...

Can I sue for wrongful layoff after working for only three months and leaving a stable job?

This may be a challenging case. I see nothing that can be made of the "weird" comments without more information that is troubling. As far as...

Can an employer force you to "clock out" but tell you to stay, to see if the work can be done, for a couple of hours?

It is almost certainly not legal. However, does your husband wish to risk your employer's wrath for only two hours by asserting his rights? There...

Can my former employer get in trouble for this and was I bullied by my manager?

If the minor cousin was your child you would have a good case under the Family and Medical Leave Act. However, only immediate family members are...

Is an employer allowed to call my emergency contact and leave a message to fire me?

Yes. There is no required procedures to fire an employee. I guess at the margin you can theorize that if someone did something particularly...