You could have some rights under our State and federal disability laws. Issue will be whether your medical condition qualifies and if the time off...

HHow can i get fired from my new job when i called in and said i was going to be late?

Under the at-will doctrine your employment can be terminated for any reason, just not illegal reasons. Being late even for reasons outside of your...

He does not need one, but the company wants him to have one, mostly likely, to ensure that he is providing a proper sample. If he comes up clean...

How do I go about handling my employer not paying 1.5 for overtime hours. And should I expect to lose money in the long run?

You will not spend more than what you will recover. In fact, you should not have to spend anything. These claims come with the ability to recover...

Can i let go of an employee who was injured outside the job and is on the 3rd week of being absent with no definite return date

Given the size of your staff you can likely terminate without much concern, however, if there are wages due, or even claimed due, it could subject...

Yes, the employer is free to change your work hours as the week progresses to prevent overtime. Overtime is owed only when the workweek exceeds 40...

I need a lawyer to come to a pre termination hearing with me?

Use the Find a Lawyer link on AVVO to locate one near you. All the best.

Can ICan I say no if my employer wants me to stay past my schedule time?

Of course they can't force you to stay. Indentured servitude has long been illegal. In fact, if you want to leave at 1:00 p.m. or 12:45 p.m. you...

Can I get out of my non-compete agreement if my company repeatedly fails to pay me on time and ethically?

Answer: maybe. There are instances were prior breaches of agreements can prevent enforceability. You did not, however, identify any terms that...

The law does not require the employer to turn those records over unless and until a lawsuit is filed. Given that shorting an employee on pay can...