What can I do ? Is it Legal for me to be working alone & closing the store because I am 17 ?

I am sorry you have such a difficult schedule while in school. The upper age limitation for regulated child labor is 16. That said, if you are in...

I've had an ongoing issue at work with me being subjected to racial comments from coworkers & bosses. Do I have a case?

You indicate that there have been a number of incidents related to your race. You will have a very difficult time proving the company is liable if...

Does this situation reinforce my EEOC retaliation claim?

The EEOC investigates discrimination under various statutes, one of which is the Americans with Disabilities Act (which would cover your hearing...

If you believe you were fired in retaliation you must formally amend your current charge or file a new EEOC charge of retaliation. You should talk...

I work for a company hired by a second company. The second company wants me to work for them directly. Does non-compete apply?

If you have a written noncompete agreement, you should be aware that the law on noncompete agreements in Georgia changed in 2011. They are much...

Work and religious accommodation

An employer must accommodate a bona fide religious belief unless it can demonstrate that it is unable to do so without undue hardship to the...

Can your employer cancel your medical benefits without letting you know, while you're still employed by the same company .

If what you are saying is that the company cancelled your insurance coverage, you may have a claim for denial of benefits under the Employee...

I am very sorry for your situation. You should consult with an employment attorney. Depending on whether you and your employer were covered under...

Can a Female with lots of experience be terminated from a job and replaced with a male with less experience?

You should discuss this with an employment attorney as soon as possible. Assuming your employer has at least 15 employees, if you were you to file...

If one is terminated by their employer & the employer did not pay last check can their equipment be held as collateral?

I agree with Mr. von Hacke. If you refuse to return the equipment, you could be accused of theft. You need to return their property and could...