FMLA Question - I was denied benefits. My company is a subsidiary of a org. with more than 500 employees.

It sounds like to me you have a case if you are otherwise qualified for leave. Contact an employment attorney and discuss the facts with him or her.

In Georgia, can 1hour lunch be deducted even if i work 7 hours and dont take a lunchbreak?

If you are a non-exempt employee and working during lunch you should be paid. I would need to know more to determine if you are exempt, but it...

Am I eligible for unemployment insurance?

Yes. I think you have a very good shot at getting unemployment compensation. You are entitled to unemployment compensation, when you are separated...

I would contact the Court and opposing counsel, explain your absence and ask them to reschedule the hearing. I also suggest you retain counsel....

My job did not pay me for a whole year, Can I sue?

Yes. You have a very strong case. You have a breach of contract claim as well as an FLSA violation.

Can my manager adjust our time cards wrongfully and not pay us for holidays?

If your employer agreed to pay you time and one-half for holiday work, they cannot retroactively reduce your pay. In addition, your employer has...

Can my Husband sue his employer?

In addition to a workers compensation claim against your employer, you may also have a products liability claim against the manufacturer of the...

A claim for retaliation requires proof of 3 elements: (1) that you engaged in protected activity; (2) you suffered an adverse employment decision;...

Been working for business for almost a year as an independent contractor. But I believe I'm being misclassified. Please help!

An employer cannot retroactively reduce your compensation. You also may have wage and hour claims if you have been misclassified. It would help if...

My OT was 3hrs. short,, after i told the employer i couldn't take money under the table. others been accecpting cash. can i suit

I don't believe it is economically feasible to file a lawsuit over 3 hours of overtime due to the costs and attorneys' fees. However, the U.S....