Employer has verbally agreed to pay me an hourly rate, but marks me as a salaried employee on my paycheck. Does not pay overtime

It sounds like your employer may be cheating you out of overtime, but there is no way for you to know for sure without speaking to an attorney.

Can my boss do this legally? If not, what can I do ?

In addition to what the other attorneys said, you may need to sue your employer in (magistrate) small claims court if he continues to refuse to pay...

Just got hired for a job and they want me to have GBI do a background check. How far back can they legally go in Georgia?

There is no statute of limitations, that I'm aware of, for arrest records. If your arrest in East Point was dismissed, you may be able to have the...

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Go to court and risk additional fees/fines or just pay?

I would suggest you speak to an attorney to discuss your case in more detail. The lease will dictate whether or not the landlord can charge you...

I was terminated from my job while on long term disability I need a lawyer in the Atlanta area who specializes in these cases...

Your employer may be liable if you were terminated because you are disabled or your employer believes you are disabled. The first step is to file a...

Attorney's Crosner's answer is spot on. Unfortunately, there isn't anything illegal about your employer reducing your pay.

Can I sue my previous employer for wrongful termination?

You may have a claim for race discrimination based on the facts you have provided. I handle employment discrimination cases and would be happy to...

If I work 12pm to about 4am, is it legal for a company to schedule an individual to come back to work @ 12p the same day?

There are no laws restricting how many hours a company can require an adult employee to work during a work week. There are also no laws requiring a...

What can I do if I was accused of puting murchandice in my purse when I didn't. I also have a witness who was with me.

If Walmart charged you with theft (and you can prove that they did not have probable cause to do so), you may have claims against Walmart for...

I live in a "at will" state but I was terminated for following the rules. Can I file a civil lawsuit for loss wages?

As an at-will employee, you may be fired for any reason (good or bad) so long as you are not fired on the basis of your race, color, national...