Limited opportunities at work because I am a parent?

I agree it sounds unfair. The bigger question is why would you work where coworkers appear high, on drugs and falling down drunk? It sounds...

Does the grandfather law include tipped employees even if they were making federal minimum wage? Can they lower me to tipped min

No grandfather law. That is a strange suggestion. Did your employer say that? Sounds like your employer is treating you as a tipped employee, like...

Is it illegal for a company to refuse to give me a smoke break but gives other people a smoke break

No protection for smokers. Is it because your race or ethnicity is different than the others.

I did a paid working interview at a dental office as a hygienist and never go paid. What can I do?

You are guaranteed a minimum wage by the Fair Labor Standards Act and by Ohio law. You may also have a breach of contract action for the entire...

Do you have an outstanding condition your management knows about? Have you claimed a need for accommodation of a disability? Is this a work related...

The general rule is that each workweek stands alone. Hours can't be averaged over two weeks unless you are a cop or fireman. The fluctuating work...

Is it legal to fire someone over the phone? With no write ups or any other actions?

If you worked for 1250 hours in the last twelve months and for at least a year for a company with more than 50 employees within a 75 mile radius,...

Hospital stay got me fired

At will doesn't necessarily excuse this action. I just filed a federal case alleging interference, retaliation and failure to give notice under the...

Can an employer make a rule that you cannot work at another job before coming into work at that place?

Yes. But who would want to work for a guy that thinks he owns you? Unless we're talking about flying or operating dangerous equipment, or exploding...

I am being paid less then my co-worker what do I do we both have different positions I been there over a year co-worker only 9m

Floor reps and cashiers may have different duties. Do you get a commission? Is the cashier more educated or qualified than you and the others? It...