Generally, yes—if you’re clocked out for an unpaid meal period, you ordinarily should be free to leave the premises. Under the federal Fair...

It may be legal, but it often is not, depending on how you are paid and what the compensation agreement says. Here are the key issues: 1. If...

Assuming I have this correct (your employer was involved in a merger, you were not selected for a position with the new entity, you were qualified...

Hi. Assuming you have more than 15 employees, in addition to the FMLA, there are requirements under the ADA (American with Disabilities Act). The...

I will not dive into your allegations of employer misconduct. You should contact an employment lawyer directly and discuss. In the U.S., most...

It certainly seems like you have a strong defense to the suit; however, CA is an especially difficult state to navigate these issues. You should...

There are some employment-related laws that allow for individual liability. However, this seems to be a breach of contract case. A local lawyer...

You should discuss this with an experienced employment lawyer in your area. However, I can generally tell you the ground rules for medical...

This does not sound like a case of misconduct so you should be eligible for unemployment. I would suggest speaking to a qualified Illinois...

This does not sound like a case of misconduct so you should be eligible for unemployment. Note that if you listed "terminated" or "laid off" on...