I would suggest that you post a lot more information about what you do and what makes you an independent contractor. That term is often...

I agree with Atty. Tom, above. Unfortunately, these can and are often enforced--even under very questionable circumstances.

I suggest you post a lot more information about the nature of your work as well as the actual duties. WJG

Depending on the nature of her work and, in particular, the discretion that she had or did not have--this could be FLSA. Sounds like...

The attorney above is correct. That being said, if you live with them---well---you had better figure out a back up plan if they don't take this...

Have you been provided a reason as to why? Do you know of others who have been paid under such circumstances?

Yes, you do. This is likely an FLSA matter. There are exceptions, but if you are working hourly, I think you have a fine argument that you...

If you are serious, you should schedule a face to face with a lawyer that has handled employment cases in the past, as most of us here have.

Could be a tip pool violation under the FLSA. These cases are highly fact dependent. Typically, the owner taking tips or the manager taking...

I agree with Attorney Tom. I am not sure I follow. Are you saying that you were terminated because you are pregnant? If so, many of us...