I am a 1099 IC, wanting to know where to file claim against a Company HQ'd in another state. File in state where work was done?

Although more facts are needed, you can probably bring this claim in either state. The decision where is more difficult. Call an attorney and...

Can I sue my employer for not paying me for working Assistant Store manager hours?

The issue is whether are not you are an exempt employee. If you are not exempt, you are paid hourly and due time and one-half for overtime hours....

Is it legal to make your employees pay the 2.5% processing fee the credit card companies charge a restaurant?

You need to be more specific. Is the deduction reducing the minimum wage rate for tipped employee ($2.13 an hour) or overtime wages to less than...

Wrongful termination.

I can't respond to your inquiry until you explain what a double punch means. If it involves not being paid properly, it may have FLSA implications.

You are not bound by your settlement offer. An attorney may change the offer. Generally, settlement offers are inadmissible.

I was laid off from Coca Cola in March 2011.Is it too late to sue them for wrongful termination and not compensating me properly

No, it is not too late if your cause of action is contractual. You generally have 4 - 6 years to file a contract action in Georgia depending on the...

Have a business & need to collect thousands of dollars from client who refuses to respond to emails, calls, what is best option?

The prior two attorneys have given you good advice. Speak with an attorney as soon as possible and let him or her advise you in which court to file...

My previous employer never gave me my last check or w2, after many excuses and promises to do so. What can I do to get my money?

I agree with the prior answer. Speak to an employment attorney and if you can't obtain representation you may wish to file in small claims court....

I think I'm about to get fired for telling on my bosses but they are going to say attendance. Help? Do I need a lawyer?

Contact an employment attorney. You need to advise the attorney of all the facts and let the attorney advise you on your best course of action.

I have a small company with 4 employees and would like to change them to independent contractors. Is is possible and legal

You cannot just call them independent contractors. They must actually be independent contractors. I suggest you talk to an attorney and get some...