Can I get compensation if an employer asks me to change my appearance ?

Personal appearance in public areas on the job is challenging. Employers are balancing employees' individual freedom versus their view of...

Why does a restaurant need employment contracts?

Employment contracts for hourly restaurant service workers are excessive. A major chain was recently embarrassed in the national news for trying to...

Some states have state-specific laws preventing a former employer from withholding wages for damages, even if the employee is negligent. The...

How does retroactive pay work?

Consult with the Indiana Department of Labor. And then follow up with an Indiana employment lawyer before you file.

Maybe. Are you a member of a union? The union can negotiate with your company about all kinds of working conditions, including the place and manner...

Well, it isn't discrimination. What you may be feeling is a violation of your personal space and freedom of expression. As a soldier, you've...

Civil rights matter

It appears that you're looking in the right section of federal law to address your problem. You may also have rights under state and/or local law,...

What is a "notice to superior court of removal to united states district court?

A notice of removal means that the case has been moved from a state court to a federal court. A federal district court now has the case.

Can my commission be withheld? What are my rights in this situation?

Do you have a written contract or other document that describes your commissions? That's the best evidence of your commission arrangement. If not,...

How is it legal for you to be fired for somebody calling your works phone to speak to you?

As you've already read, most employment is at-will. I describe it as "The boss can only fire you for a legal reason, and can't fire you for an...