I was terminated for telling the supervisor I might not be coming in on Sunday. Weekends are not mandatory.

While I am not licensed in NJ, in most states an employee is deemed "at will," which means that, absent an employment contract, employees do not...

Can an employer let you go do to back surgery

This can involve a variety of legal issues. One potential issue may be a violation of the Family Medical Leave Act ("FMLA"). The FMLA provides...

What course of action should be taken?

In order to prove defamation, you will first have to prove that the statements made by the person giving the reference were not true. For example,...

Who do I contact to report my employer who refuses to let me fill out any tax forms?

This can be a complicated issue, but you are wise to be aggressive in seeking out advice on this matter as it is certainly something you want to...

I was told to go on break but I had to go use the bathroom. Afterwards I went to the time clock to punch out for my break.

There are federal laws, and often times state laws as well, which require employers to properly compensate employees for all hours worked. The...

Do I have a case?

Based upon what you've stated above, it does sound as if you have a case. Your above description describes potential violations of both Maryland...

There are a number of issues going on here. When you say you want to "get back pay for the job I have been doing," I presume you mean that the...

Do i have any legal rights in this employment matter?

To determine whether or not you have any legal rights requires a careful legal analysis. What was the misdemeanor upon which they withdrew the...

Is a colorado employer allowed to deduct large ammounts from your paycheck w/o employee signing anything giving the ok?

This situation can potentially involve violations of both Federal & State law. Under Federal law, an employer must pay hourly employees at least...

What does it mean, when I speak to a US dept. of justice attorney about my complaint at the EEOC?

An attorney from the department of justice taking on your charge of discrimination can have potentially positive or negative impacts for you,...