My previous employer refused to pay me my final paychecks plus $1000's in illegal deductions. I need to get them into court

I agee with the prior comments but your options are a little better than you might assume: You have possible penalties as well as interest that...

I was recently laid off and I feel that I was specifically chosen because of my race. I was the top performer in this dept.

If you can prove that this selection was due to your race, then you have a claim. The proof will likely require that you show that you were...

What are the legal options for sexual advances and workplace harassment?

First, I primariily agree with the other two postings, with the following distinctions: 1. The first thing for you wife to do is to document...

Can I sue my job for firing me for something I didnt do?

You probably have a claim if you are terminated for the false reason of theft of company funds and you have told the company that the shift manager...

I was assaulted at work,there were no consequences for the customer,can i quit and get unemployment?

The answer to your question depends on the severity of the assault. Also, if you "do not feel safe there" would you doctor prohibit you from...

You asked: Is this legal? Maybe but it is not likely. The answer depends on whether or not your boss is also withholding the required payroll...

I'm an independent contractor starting my own business. My question is in regards to clients contacting me about my services.

If the question is: Whether you must promise not to compete, when you have a current employer who does not have a non-compete agreement with...

Is it legal for a boss to modify an employee's hours?

It is illegal for the boss to modify your friend's work hours. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, if work is permitted it must be paid for even...

On call with out pay

Just aot add a couple of clarificaitons to the answer you have already been provided. Being "on call" ordinarily is not compensible depends upon...

Signed a no-compete in 2001-company has been sold twice.

Without looking at the agreement and examining the circumstances of your employment we can't tell you. However, there are a number of way to...