Is it legal for an employer to force a non smoker to work in a smoking area in phoenix, az?

Get a note from your doctor that you are suffering health effects from exposure to cigarette smoke and request reassignment.

Can my employer craft their policy in such a way that it makes it impossible for me to use my earned vacation time?

The policy allows use of accrued leave just not in a way you would like. I assume leave accrued for December can be used beginning in January of...

Can a Plaintiff and comparator be one in the same or of the same race?

If your "external complaints" concerned unlawful employment practices, you may have a retaliation claim. Disparate treatment of those who did not...

So should I be concerned?

You must be paid for all hours worked under the Fair Labor Standards Act and overtime must be paid at 1.5 times your regular rate. If the manager...

Is it legal to dock pay a couple hours or ask me to cover a couple hours with vacation time when I'm a salaried employee?

While docking is inconsistent with your exempt status, most courts allow a "window of correction" when the exempt employee sues for overtime.

Can I get fired for refusing to work on a day outside of my availability? I currently work at a retail super market.

Next time, state your unavailability is needed for religious purposes.

The issue is whether you can refuse to relocate and still collect unemployment compensation when you are separated. Based on your facts, the extra...

Have my rights been violated because I am pregnant?

You could have started immediately subject to taking FMLA in 30-days for up to 12-weeks. You cannot be denied a promotion because of your...

Interesting issues. The employer bears the burden of proving the validity of a tip pool. Myers v. Copper Cellar Corp., 192 F.3d 546 (6th Cir....

It is legal for my boss does not want me to speak Spanish ?

English-only rules are generally legal but can be sometimes used to mask discrimination against hispanic workers. The facts of each case will...