Is it legal for an employer to not pay a signing bonus?

You probably have an "integration" clause in your employment contract that would prohibit you from claiming a promised bonus that is outside of the...

Can I sue my former employer for being threatened with bodily harm from my manager?

Yes, I think that sounds like racial harassment and a pretty serious event. I am betting that you have a duty to report the event to management -...

Do you know when you were scheduled and/or worked? Do you know how much you are owed? Do you have any schedules? What about co-worker...

Does my former company have the right to my work (100% commission) after I leave that I have NOT been compensated for?

Were you classified as an employee? I think a lawyer would have to review this agreement and get a better description of the facts. Are you...

I work in a auto body shop in md as a painters helper. shop is part of a used car dealership. I'm paid hourly. Should I get o/t

Yes you should be receiving overtime! While body shop workers have been denied overtime if they are "commissioned," and while dealership mechanics...

If a employer schedules you In excess of 5 consecutive 8 hours shifts from one week to another are you entitled to overtime?

The overtime laws use a single workweek standard, in which all time worked over 40 hours must be paid as overtime. Each workweek stands alone for...

Is this child labor?

An employer cannot retroactively reduce the promised wages and an employer must pay timely. I think you would be entitled to damages under the...

In maryland if you quit and leave job on spot am i legally liable for anything?

Just as an employer can fire you "at will," an employee can quit "at will" and have no liability to the employer unless there is a contract for a...

Can I sue an employer for offering me a certain number of hours (based on a position) in an interview, but not granting them?

With a lifeguard company, I am willing to bet that you got displaced (not given hours, broken promises, etc.) so that they could hire lifeguards...

Can my employer force me to take a 30min unpaid break when I’m only working 7.5 hrs?

The immediate answer is yes, your employer can force you to take a 30 minute unpaid break, even if you are only there for 7.5 hours. You...