Is it legal to be forced to stay in the office off the clock?

If you are forced to remain at the workplace, not free to leave, then you should be compensated for that time. That is not how "on call" usually...

I brought forward an FLSA matter and now I'm being threatened with termination. What can I do?

If your employer is retaliating against you because of your complaints regarding FLSA violations or because you filed with the EEOC, that is...

Can an employer bind me to non compete in ANY GEOGRAPHICAL AREA where employer does business?

Courts can and do enforce non-compete agreements, but there are certain parameters that such an agreement must follow to be upheld or avoid being...

Non Compete enforceable with ex-clients?

It is guided by the terms of any contractual arrangements, non-competes or other restrictive covenants, like a non-solicitation agreement that...

I commend you for your ethics and professionalism. As has been stated, your contract will control the situation and your rights, as well as the...

What rights do I give up by accepting a severance package.

Severance packages are normally accompanied by a general release of any and all claims that you could have brought against the company up to the...

Restrictive covenant agreements, such as non-competes, are all fact specific to the given situation. Courts will enforce them when there is a...

Can my employer hold my check if I'm behind my paper works

If you are an employee (not an independent contractor) your employer must pay you what you have earned in the normal pay cycle. If you are behind...

Is it legal for the company I work for to take an hours pay every 8th hour for "break" even though I am not given a break?

If you are working during the "break" then you need to be paid for same. I've encountered a number of companies through the years that set up...

Do I have anything here such as whistle blowing or retaliation.

Sorry about your situation. It is hard to tell from the information provided if you have a viable claim, but you should definitely confer with an...