Is it legal for an employer to dock 30 min for a lunch period when the emoployee is not allowed to leave the property?

Under the circumstances, no. The law permits employers not to pay its employees for 'bona fide' meal times, which means breaks of at least 30...

In GA, can an employer cut an employee's salary in half the day before a payday, when employees have worked the previous 15 days

No, the employer cannot "retroactively" cut employees' pay. Going forward, as you note, the employer can do almost anything it wants. Of course,...

Is it legal for an employer to terminate an employee who is still on workman's compensation after a work injury?

It depends, in part, on the law in Texas. If your boyfriend has been out of work more than 12 weeks, he no longer has any protection under the...

Can an employer keep paycheck to recoup money owed for employee purchases without a signed agreement?

The answer to your question depends, in part, on whether you were an exempt or non-exempt employee. Although each state's laws vary somewhat about...

How we get paid for the extra hours or minutes we work?

The situation you are describing is commonly referred to as working "off the clock" without being paid. Employers sometimes do this to avoid...

It wont hurt to try. The employer bears the burden of proof in these proceedings, and must prove that you violated a workplace rule or policy. If...

Can I break my lease if i am no longer employed and can't afford to pay the rest of the months rent?

Sorry, but a lease is a contract like any other, and if you breach the lease, the landlord might sue you for the balance of the rent owed under the...

What type of lawyer is right for this situation?

Your friend needs an employment discrimination lawyer. Based upon your description, it sounds as if your friend was the victim of unlawful...

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I'm in need of an Atlanta based Employment Lawyer who works on Contingency to take over my case from my existing lawyer...

Feel free to contact me to discuss your case. I know your former attorney and am happy to speak with her directly to get the details from her as...

I currently have an employment lawyer who is moving to a different state and has advised me to locate another lawyer in Atlanta

Feel free to call or e-mail me, whichever you prefer. Dean R. Fuchs (404) 688-8277 direct [email protected] This e-mail does not constitute an...