What is the difference between a subcontractor & an independent contractor and which should I hire for my specific line of work?

You are on the right track in asking this question, as the distinction is a tricky one and doing this incorrectly can expose you to substantial...

It sounds like you were dealing with a bad situation. Typically, when an employee is sexually harassed by a supervisor or co-worker, he or she...

Is summons required to be served with Notice of Appeal?

A summons is usually not required with service of a Notice of Appeal. A summons is required at the outset of a lawsuit as a formal reflection of...

Need help with sexual harassment, retaliation, and hostile work environment for going on 4 years

The facts you've described sound like they would support a strong claim of sexual harassment. There are a number of things you ought to be doing...

What can be done abt this?

The facts you describe suggest possible claims for sexual harassment in violation of the federal law that protects civil rights in the workplace...

Is it still considered Job Abandonment and could I sue?

I agree with the other two responses that you should probably contact an employment lawyer in Georgia because you may have claims against your...

Is this a violation against FLSA exemption?

Based on your description of his duties, he may have a claim for unpaid overtime. If, as you say, the same company has lost litigation on the FLSA...

Whether a worker is properly paid as a 1099 contractor or not depends on a variety of factors, including whether the worker is in business for him...

My dr. Completed FMLA paperwork for a reduced schedule and my employer is refusing to accommodate it. What do I do??

Based on the facts as you have described them, you may have a claim for interference with your FMLA rights, and you may also have a claim for...

Can a company fire you because a reasonable accommodation does not exist if they don't define your essential job functions?

The scenario you describe raises a number of complex legal issues, and I don't believe it is possible to provide a simple answer to your question. ...