Can my employer ask for cost associated with h1b when I am leaving the company earlier than an agreed date?

I do not find the previous answer helpful. Whether this is enforceable or not turns on whether this is a "penalty" or a permitted "liquidated...

Working for multiple companies?

This would appear to be a violation of the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which requires the payment of overtime. You appear to have...

Overpaid Unemployment benefits?

There are available appeals for benefit over payments and there are available waivers, see...

I agree with my colleague but also would add that Maryland has a "sick/safe" paid time off law. That law requires paid time off for illness, and...

Is it illegal for employers to withhold my last check until I pay for the new locks for the store ?

Yes this is unlawful. You should contact an employment lawyer knowledgeable in wage enforcement. Howard Hoffman Admitted in VA

Can I sue my employer for falsifying my time records?

This is what lawyers and Judges call an "hours shaving" scheme (or scam). You need to be careful and make a legally protected complaint; employers...

Keeping a client during covid-19 And Taxes

First thing first: You sound like a real angel for this person - its takes a real heart of gold to do what you do, so my hats off to you! This...

Can a company in Virginia lower your pay for that two weeks if you work overtime to evade paying you more money?

I agree (somewhat) with the other attorney (Susan W.), but if your pay rate is $10/hour they cannot reduce your rate to $7.25/hour for every hour...

It appears that you don't have any restriction for quitting within the six months. Giving two weeks is appropriate; giving as much time beyond...

You always have a right to receive at least the minimum wage, even if you don't dispute that you damaged company property. Talk to a knowledgeable...