Legal actions on terms of employment

If you performed work for the employer you are entitled to compensation. There are both State and federal laws to turn to force payment. The...

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If I give an employer a 2 week notification, can they chose not to pay me those last 2 weeks?

Yes, an employer can chose to pay you for your notice period and it is a common option for employers as they are concerned with how you may proceed...

Can I sue my employer for not responding to my claim of a co-worker threatening me? This co-worker has also threatened others.

An employer is not obligated to stop the behavior you describe. If this is how the employer allows people to behave, however, you may want to see...

When providing documentation for leave from work due to a court matter am I legally required to furnish them a copy of my summon

The answer may depend on the nature of the proceeding. If, for example, this relates to a domestic violence matter, you have certain rights and...

I am an exempt employee and want to know if my employer can change my schedule and require me to work 11 hours a day.

As am exempt employee an employer can make you work as many hours as it needs without paying you more for work over 40 hours in a week. Labeling...

I had to quit my job because my employer was not paying me. After almost a month he still refuses to pay. How do I get my money?

The more time you let pass the more difficult the recovery may be. There are State and federal laws which allow for the recovery of what you are...

If I signed a new employment contract this year does my non compete agreement from 5 years ago still hold in court?

I agree with the others that have stated that the contracts or agreements themselves must be reviewed. The only way to get any guidance worth...

Can an employer legally fire me admitting it was for "personal reasons"? That means it wasn't for poor job performance.

Sounds like a retaliatory termination. Retaliatory terminations are illegal, however, only if the termination follows a complaint of some form of...

What to do when I got wrongfully suspended today for a theft on the shift after mine, I will know if I am terminated in 48 hrs!

I don't see a legal claim against the employer based on these facts. You may disagree as to who was responsible for the loss, but if the employer...

If I live in Florida and I have a non compete that is construed under the laws of the sate of Alabama does it still apply?

Yes, this contact/agreement could be enforceable, but you need to be speaking to someone licensed to practice law in Alabama to comment on the laws...