Can I do anything legally about the pay that I'm owed?

Most of the answers here from other attorneys - clearly not employment attorneys - are not correct. If you have an established hourly wage,...

Is that enough prove ?

Most employment relationships in North Carolina don't involve signing a formal contract; many don't involve any documentation at all, other than...

Is my son entitled to his job back and does he have to spend all of this money to get it?

Regardless of whether your son is a member of the union representing the bargaining unit where he's employed (typically, the Teamsters...

Can I recoup the "tipouts" I have paid over the legal amount in North Carolina?

Tips are generally the property of the employee that earns them, but a valid tip pool may redirect a portion of your tips to other employees that...

Will I be entitled to the full minimum wage of $7.25 for these hours worked?

Tips are generally the property of the employee that earns them, but a valid tip pool may redirect a portion of your tips to other employees that...

Do I have to pay the $10,000 or is there grounds to make them pay the $10,000 due to negligence.

Although you're right that the fault doesn't seem to be yours, your employer may be able to require you to pay your share of any unpaid FICA taxes;...

Can I be terminated for background after I've already been hired.

Depending on the nature and gravity of your offense, and your race/ethnicity, your employer may have an impermissible policy in place that causes a...

Is the company I work for cheating me?

Generally, under state and federal wage and hour laws, tips are the property of the employee, and the employer cannot force the employee to forfeit...

Do u need a employment attorney

You should contact a local employment law attorney to discuss your case. While North Carolina law typically allows for the termination of...

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TRYING TO FIND OUT THE FEDERAL WAGE AND LABOR LAWS SURROUNDING WORK SHIFTS, SPECIFICALLY THE AMOUNT OF TIME BETWEEN SHIFTS

Only speaking about Federal law, not Kentucky law, your employer can generally require you to work shifts at their discretion. If you are not...