From your facts above, this seems like a clear violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act for unpaid overtime. I’d recommend printing the time cards...

I agree with Dana's assessment but add a few additional comments (that also loop in Art's take on this). If your employer has more than 500...

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Can i be fired for taking unscheduled time off from work ?

Mr. Schofield is correct. I would add that even if your leave is for medical reasons under either the FMLA or the ADA, be very careful to comply as...

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My employer put me on medical leave because I am a diabetic and my sugar was very high, I have since gotten it under control.

I agree with Mr. Young in that the medical privacy laws (HIPAA) protect most health information from disclosure to your employer. However, if you...

Is it legal for a newly hired company boss to come in and take all the years of an employer and put them as new employees?

I agree with Mr. Schofield but would add that if your mother's "re-remployment" with the employer interferes with her retirement plan, she may have...

Employer is refusing to give me my final paycheck because he thinks I am witholding company property

Under no circumstance can your employer withhold your final pay check because it alleges that you possess company property. Under the Fair Labor...

I agree with Mr. Schofield. The employer is allowed to change the "terms and conditions" of your employment so long as there is no employment...

My husband's employer has misrepresented my husband's employment status as independent contractor vs. employer.

Unfortunately, this is situation is something I have seen more and more in my practice. Assuming, as you have indicated, your husband was...

Can an employer have me work for free

Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), your employer is required to pay you at least minimum wage for each hour you worked, regardless...