Is this a violation of my rights? I did not have a contract. I would appreciate any suggestions as to what my rights are.

You should discuss this with a local attorney. This is not a "contract" issue, but, instead, what the company's policies and procedures were. It...

Can I ask my boss to reimburse our tip money if the police does not find the money or is he not responsible or liable for tips?

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, you are entitled to paid the minimum wage per hour worked. Tipped employees, generally, are paid less than the...

Based upon federal law (and I am not a California attorney and cannot speak to specific Califnoria law on the topic), the CFR for the Fair Labor...

I recently caught a shoplifter in my store. Can I call their place of employment to notify their employer of the act?

if the merchandise was recovered, was the shoplifter prosecuted? Was she convicted? As noted by others above, the biggest concern is "reporting"...

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Do companies have to offer accommodations to employees?

An "accommodation" is usually used to refer to some form of change in employment situation for someone protected by the Americans With Disabilities...

Is an Assistant Trainer for a pro sports team eligible for OT in CA under FLSA rules ?

Whether you are or are not exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act is a fact-based issue and will need to look at the specifics of your job. For...

In Florida, is a corporation that hired you as an independent contractor required to give copies of all contracts?

All of your questions are based upon what is contained in the contract. If the company is unwilling to provide you a copy of the contract (and...

Is this a form of disability discrimiation

Unfortunately, the answer is, "it depends." If a doctor has advised that you need certain accommodations, then the employer should make an attempt...

Do I need an employment lawyer?

Essentially, it depends on what you signed. The content of that document may provide you some relief and/or a claim; alternatively, it may provide...

I need a lawyer because my job didn't me for overtime

You need to contact an attorney. Overtime pay issues generally are not permitted to just be "settled" or "resolved." They require court or...