I need to hire a lawyer but I have a very short budget. Where can I find one affordable?

Hiring a lawyer on a short budget is rarely an issue if you have a case that can justify a contingency agreement. Handling a case that's 8 years...

Are there any lawyers in Easley, SC who handle FMLA violations and are willing to battle Ford Credit?

I'm sure there are. Use AVVO's Find a Lawyer tool to find an employment lawyer or visit your local bar association to find an employment lawyer...

Can an employer deduct from salary pay for forced days off?

You specifically mentioned salary, so let me add on to my colleagues statement by saying that if you are an exempt employee, you must be paid your...

Can my federal employer consider me insubordinate?

I agree with my colleague, but I also want to add that if you are with the VA in Baltimore than you might be a member of a union. You should...

(EEO Federal Sector) Are management affidavits protected under the EEO Participation Clause from comprising per se reprisal?

The fact that someone put something in an affidavit makes it a fact, but it doesn't make it legally true. If you had already filed the EEO charge,...

If you go through the answers on this site, you will see a consistent theme: you can be terminated for any reason or no reason, so long as that...

Can I sue my school for not handling a sexual discrimination issue properly?

Based on these limited facts, I agree with my colleague. Especially in terms of seeking counseling. However, I am slightly more optimistic that...

My employer is making employees pay for honest mistakes

Not legal and you should consult an employment lawyer, especially if the result of the charges is that you are making less than minimum wage or...

Do I have a case for underpayment of wages to me from my employer?

Are you working more than 40 hours per week? Regardless of your job title or raise, if you are a non-exempt employee and you are working overtime,...

Can an employer "round down" your time?

This is the sort of problem that becomes substantial very quickly. Unless you think that you are being targeted, it is likely that your employer...