No, probably not. First, nepotism is not against the law, so the company has not violated any state or federal statute. Second, even if the...

Whether you will be responsible for the payment of unemployment insurance (UI) largely depends on whether the employee was at-fault for the...

My employer did not abide by a garnishment on my check. Therefore were sued for the amount.

When an employer is served with a wage garnishment (also called a continuing garnishment) in GA, it is required to immediately hold 25% of your...

I am being sexually harrassed at work and discrimated against. What are my legal rights and what can an attn go after them for?

First, you must follow your company's written policies/procedures (if any) about reporting the sexual harassment to put the company on formal...

I was recently fired from my job because I told a co-worker friend of mine something about another employee.

Your employer will have the burden of proving to the GA Dept of Labor that you knowingly violated company policy and that you should be...

Will misconduct vs no will misconduct. Employment law

You haven't given me a whole lot to work with here, but I assume your question asks about the difference between "wilfull vs. non-wilfull"...

I am a salaried employee and my boss just cut my hours/pay. I'm the CFO for our company.

As a CFO, I believe you are most llikely exempt from the payment of overtime hours under the Fair Labor Standards Act, which governs overtime wages...

Is it okay to fire someone due to breaking a rule because of a medical emergency?

In Georgia, employers can fire employees for just about any reason. The circumstances surrounding your termination, however, raises some sticky...

In the state of georgia if fired does the employer have to give a separtion notice

Technically, the employer is supposed to issue a separation notice (DOL-800) under the GDOL's Rules. Unfortunately, there is no good enforcement...

Can my employer stop giving me raises because they had claimed to have givin me the raise in advance?

Your question assumes the employer is required to give you raises in the first instance. Yes, an employer can stop giving raises for any reason,...