Can a full time employee (accountant) legally forego overtime without a written agreement and opt for a yearly bonus instead?

If your colleagues are licensed CPAs and accoutants, they are exempt from OT under the Fair Labor Standards Act as a professional employee-...

Yes - if it is taken in the same workweek in which the overtime was earned --unless you have an enforceable employment agreement stating otherwise...

Am I owed payment for sick and vacation time accumulated but not used?

Many companies have policies that specify that if you quit your job without providing a required notice, the employee will forfeit any promised...

Can I take my employer to court for wrongful termination?

Yes, unless you have an employment contract protecting you from such a discharge, you can be fired for cause, no cause or bad cause. There are...

What if i got fired during my state ordered quarantine?

Please let me know if you have difficulty obtaining unemployment. From my experience, you should be able to obtain it based on the state ordered...

Should I have given an amount?

You need to consult with an attorney ASAP. You may find one through this website, your local lawyer referral service or these two organization,...

I am placing your query under contracts where, I believe, you will have a better chance of a response.

I am assuming you are working for a private employer. We still have employment-at-will in Virginia, which means you can be fired for cause, no...

Can my employer tell my coworkers how much money they gave me from the paycheck protection loan during coronavirus?

The employer may do this just as employees may discuss their payments among each other; you are free in such a situation to decline to answer such...

Can my work legally make me stay past my scheduled time?

If you are a non-exempt employee under the Fair Labor Standards Act and your employer is covered by this law, you should receive you time and a...