I have a few questions about overtime and labor laws

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) prohibits discrimination or retaliation under section 15(a)(3). Your husband and co-workers should speak to an...

If I worked at a motel and they made me work 9 hrs/day, 7 days/week for 15 mos. no overtime pay. Not allowed day off. Legal?

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires overtime pay at one and a half times your regular rate of pay for all hours worked over forty (40)...

What type of evidence may I need to show a theft of wages claim against my previous employer?

Tennessee is by default an "employment at-will" state. This means that you can be fired at any time except for illegal reasons, and, in turn, you...

I am an exempt employee but I work 58 to 63 hours a week and I make 50,428 dollars a year. Is there anything that I can do?

Whether you are truly an exempt employee under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) depends on a number of factors including supervising other...

Female in the workplace, I asked my General manager a question pertaining a warrant and his response was cursing

I would agree with Mr. Angel. The cursing may be offensive but the single instance above would not constitute any type of unlawful discrimination...

Can I sue for wrongful termination

You may very well have rights under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The FMLA provides that you can have up to 12 weeks off for serious health...

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Can a company fire someone who has work related COPD?

In addition to what the other 2 attorneys have stated, you may want to file a workers' compensation claim with the company if the doctor has...

What do I need legal counsel?

I agree with Mr. Angel. You should still apply for unemployment benefits as this likely would not amount to misconduct if you are able to show...

I was heald up at gunpoint at work, my employers have not done or said anything. Is there any thing I can do to get help?

Yes, you can file a workers' compensation claim for the PTSD. You should contact an experienced workers' compensation attorney in your area.

Lately my employer has required work over 40 hrs a week. I am a salary employee. By over I mean as many as 90 hrs a week. legal?

I think Mr. Angel meant to state that if an employee is "exempt", then an employer does not have to pay overtime regardless the number of hours...