If I am required by my employer to take an hour lunch, does he have to provide me with a break area.

Not aware of any requirement that they give you a break area, but if you are not away from your desk during your lunch break the employer may have...

I worked for a restaurant who I believe is providing a negative reference to block me from gaining further employment...

I have blogged on this issue on www.takethisjobnshoveitblog.com and I have listed some of the companies that will call and see what your employer...

If the majority of my income was derived as a 1099 subcontractor,with the balance derived as minimum wage by W-2, am I considere

Non-competes can be applicable to W-2 and 1099 employees, but whether the non-compete is enforceable is another question altogether. We review...

My manager told other employees what him and I talked about in the office.

Although unprofessional probably not illegal unless your employer has a policy that coaching will remain confidential and normally, other coachings...

I was terminaited from my job of 23 yrs after having 2 years of him trying to make me step down from that job should I seek help

Depending upon the facts, maybe you have a claim for age discrimination. You might want to speak with an employment lawyer to give more facts...

My employer states that I am part time salaried, working up to 35 hours a week, no benefits. is this legal?

Depending upon the number of employees, you may have a claim for pregnancy discrimination. You may want to make a formal complaint with with HR or...

If I am in inside sales on 100% commission, with a $1000 month draw. am I entitled to O/T when required to work 50-60 hr week

As far as 100% commission, you need to be making at least minimum wage for the hours worked with your draw. If not, this could be a violation of...

Forging a doctors note was probably not a good idea.

I am a 45% owner / member in a 3 member LLC I formed. My 2 partners ganged up on and voted me out and now claim they can dilute

Sounds like you may have a legal claim against your partners. If you want further advice, feel free to contact us at www.behrenlaw.com. We have...

I have worked with a company for 11 years as assistant manager. I heard from an employee that I am demoted. Is there any advice

You might want to address the issue with Human Resources, even if no action has been taken against you yet. If the demotion does take place, you...