Can a boss fire you over the phone due to a family emergency?

Unless the family emergency was covered under the Family and Medical Leave Act, you can be terminated if you miss work for a family emergency. ...

As an "at-will" employee, your employer can change, increase, or reduce your schedule as he/she sees fit. You do not have a RIGHT to ANY amount of...

Do I have a potential case?

This doesn't really seem to be an employment law question, so I am reposting it to medical malpractice.

Is it legal to be forced to work over time at the last minute? More than 12 hours?

Federal law -- namely, the Fair Labor Standards Act -- does NOT limit the number of hours employees may be required to work (either in a single...

Age discrimination in the work place. Regular monday thru friday schedule now told new schedule will be wednesday thru sundayin

In addition to what Mr. Marks said, to prevail on an ADEA claim, you have to show that you suffered an "adverse employment action." A change in...

Was I wrongfully terminated from my last employer?

I have to disagree with Mr. Pate. IF your employer is covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act, and if you are eligible for FMLA leave, what...

Can a person I worked for for one week file charges on me to get their money back?

Provided you actually performed work for your employer, you must be paid at least the minimum wage for every hour you worked. Moreover, once you...

Can I still sending a letter to the EEOC for discrimination against my employer

It sounds as though you may have a claim for age discrimination, and possibly national origin discrimination as well. You need to see an...

Can I sue my warehouse for cutting off my tips without notifying me?

Tips belong to the employee to whom the tip is given. If is illegal for the employer to keep ANY part of the tips. The only option the employer...

Can an employer deduct money owed from paycheck without warning?

Indiana law strictly limits what deductions can be made from your paycheck. The most important thing to keep in mind is that ANY deduction has to...