What are my rights, and what should I do in this situation. I like the course but it seems like I am set up to fail as a teacher

While I understand you indicated in your question that you are an "independent contractor," the law isn't determined by labels an employer uses but...

As an "at will" employee I feel like my legal options are limited, but I am welcome to advice.

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What information can a former employer give regarding a former employee's reasons for no longer being employed by said employer?

Paralegals in Florida often have a number of different rights that employers mistakenly violate, including firms that fail to pay overtime...

What are the legal implications for the owner and for us as employees I alone average 50 plus hours per week...

You likely have a claim against the business and the individual owner for unpaid overtime wages plus double (or liquidated) damages for your...

Can HR Dept. fire an employee after coming back from an approved FMLA leave and claim it was really due to something else?

You may have claims for potential violations of the anti-retaliation and/or interference provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), as...

Do I need an experienced attorney in labor law?

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I am a registered nurse in pa can my employer mandate me to work overtime?

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My Medical Leave is about to expire. I'm still under Medical Care, and if I'm laid off, Will I be able to get unemployment

You may very well be protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as a result of your conditions. As a result, additional leave or...

What are my legal option against my employer, for possible retaliation firing. Should I sign the severance document they sent me

The facts of your situation involve a number of issues, but on the macro level, the thing you should be careful to balance is whether you have any...

Can an employer hold your bonus

Earned wages generally should be paid in the next regular pay period. If you are repeatedly experiencing problems obtaining the full extent of...