Are privately owned cooperation allowed to change employee shifts from 8 hrs to 12 hrs?

Hi there. That sure doesn't sound like much fun. I can't think of a reason why the nursing home wouldn't be able to change the hours. It sounds...

Can a MISSOURI employer *legally* fire a long term employee who simply takes nightly meds which a psychiatrist prescribed?

Hi there. I'm sorry to hear about your situation. I can't imagine your employer's position is correct. In fact, it sounds outrageous. ...

How does one determine if age discrimination has been violated with a job termination?

Hi Phyllis. Great question. Here are some things to think about: (1) Why age? What makes you think that? The federal Age Discrimination in...

If I ask to not be paid overtime, will my employer get in trouble for not paying it to me.

Hi there. Great question. The general rule is that you cannot waive your right to be paid overtime, and an employer cannot avoid liability based on...

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I was termanated from my job due to failing a drug test with 2 different drug test results.

Thank you for your question. I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Drug testing cases can be very difficult to win. There is usually an appeal...

Can my employer ask me why I was let go from my previous job AFTER I already interviewed and was hired?

The general answer is yes, an employer can do that. But details matter. Is there something unusual about the situation that led your current...

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My name on the employer handbook was forged.

Hi there. I'm sorry to hear about your situation. You didn't provide much detail, but let me see if I can give you a framework to think about the...

Generally, in Nevada an individual who has the consent of at least one party to an in-person conversation can lawfully record it or disclose its...

Hello. I was recently terminated due to accusations of time card fraud. My supervisor said that I was overpaid about 50 hours;

Hi there. I'm sorry to hear about your situation. I doubt they'll pursue you. They might threaten you, by phone or by mail, and demand...

Is overtime required in N.Y.S or it it optional ? This pertains to the private security sector

Hi there. Thank you for posting the question. I agree with the prior answer than an employer can require you to work overtime, just as it can...