What can I do if my boss told me I can only speak English at work, stating it’s in the handbook, only to find out it’s not?
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Answered on January 25, 2019
From the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's website:
Speak-English -Only Rules
The EEOC has stated that rules requiring...
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How can I get my unpaid wages from my employer after quiting them; they are not responding to any emails or calls?
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Answered on January 24, 2019
In short, there are several wage/hour lawyers who can assist you with this claim. You should be able to receive a courtesy consultation and if an...
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I'm a contractor driver. What can I do to a company owner who refuses to pay me?
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Answered on January 19, 2019
Your likely a misclassified employee and refusal to pay the last check is at least a minimum wage violation. (Do you have a check memorializing...
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Do I get OT if I worked a double shift on a Christmas holiday but not on Christmas?
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Answered on December 31, 2018
To calculate overtime, first you must recall that each workweek stands alone - it is a 40 hour standard. Time off for holidays - even if paid - is...
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Can I sue my employer who verbally, changed the pay in the middle of the contract .
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Answered on December 23, 2018
I agree with Mr. Rafter - you still have a contract theory, and I would expect that you could sue in Virginia. An attorney would need to see what...
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Is it against the law to not get a raise in 12 years in maryland?
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Answered on December 17, 2018
Building on these answers, you folks could - AS A GROUP - engage in some collective activity such as a walkout to demand a pay raise. But what they...
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How do I move forward with my case? Do I have a case at all?
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Answered on November 27, 2018
This is a terrible experience to have to go through. The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has historically made protecting...
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How do I get a lawsuit against an employer started?
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Answered on November 24, 2018
You just need to consult with an attorney with experience in Title VII claims. Don't just ask any attorney for a consultation, and credible...
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My H1B transfer is in process from July 2018 and i want to change my employer, as my Current employer is not paying salary. ?
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Answered on November 24, 2018
You would find another employer and go through the portability process as you would otherwise do. However, USCIS may ask for evidence that you...
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What happens if your job closes its doors and they owe you back wages? Can there still be a way to recover lost wages?
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Answered on November 18, 2018
This would be at least a violation of the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The owner of the Company may be liable for the back wages under...