Can an employer require you to be on the premises, but not pay you?

In the most general of terms, the answer to your question is yes a qualifying "employer" does have an obligation to pay its "hourly" employees for...

Can a person quit a job after years with a company and still collect unemployment pay in michigan. Do to pay,benifits cuts

The length of your employment (i.e. "years") would not appear to be an issue with regard to your entitlement to unemployment. However, as you...

I want to find out if I could file a complaint against my employer for a wrongful termination because of discrimination?

You are correct that the law generally protects you against being fired, or otherwise discriminated against in your workplace on the basis of your...

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When having a assaoicets degree in criminal justice can you apply for U.S CUSTOMS

Is there any chance you posted before about a position in a correctional facility? Again, I just think you have the wrong forum. THIS...

Is becoming a correctional officer easy by having a associates degree

I don't see the legal question here (and I'm pretty sure that there is not one). Check the written job requirements for the position, if any. Or...

I just received a hearing date on Nov. 8th. I feel that I need more than a week to hire a lawyer and respond to his motion.

Your question does not identify the nature of this motion, or the purpose of the upcoming hearing on November 8. It's not even clear to me what...

Is there anything I can do, besides quit my job, if my employer won't let me get another job, but I can't live on what I make?

I too am somewhat confused by the facts, as stated above. However, to answer your question from the title, if your employer has not promised you...

How do I recover unpaid paychecks?

Contact the Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth Wage and Hour Division. They should be able to help you recover your pay checks and at...

Poor representation by an unemployment advocate has caused the ALJ to rule against me.

You have not provided any facts for your conclusion that the ALJ, Board of Review and Circuit Court all decided your case incorrecty, which makes...

Should I seek criminal as well as civil liabilities?

Reckless driving is a crime in Michigan. It's a misdemanor punishable by up to 93 days imprisonment and a $500 fine. See MCL 257.626. The earlier...