Does my employer have the right to require me to remain on premises during unpaid meal periods?

This is unusual. Your employer is wrong on this one. You may leave your employers premises on an unpaid meal break. It's your break. There is no...

Did my employer violate equal opportunity laws when filling a position at work?

Yes, it would appear that you did not receive a fair opportunity at receiving the position. An employer can promote and make decisions for any...

Can en employer hold a paycheck?

Under NY law, wages for non-exempt employees must be paid weekly and not later than seven calendar days after the end of the week in which the...

If you believe you have been treated unfairly by your employer and your union has failed to represent you in a timely fashion, you may have a Labor...

My company may be discouraging taking FMLA with new absentee policy taking place on February 1st.

I agree that this is a peculiar absenteeism policy. Many employers institute no fault attendance policies that do not recognize the nuances of the...

Can I get in trouble for reporting sexual harassment of another employee by a manager?

The CA anti-discrimination laws protect you against reporting such behavior (even when its towards another employee). Should you feel that your...

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You are thinking of the FMLA when you mention 12 months... However, an employee cannot be fired or otherwise discriminated against for being...

I am being fired/ "replaced" because i missed days due to a pregnancy related issue is this legal

In addition to getting the medical documentation into your boss asap, I would immediately discuss your situation with an employment attorney.

Defamation, Wrongful Termination, Retaliation? Fired due to false accusations e-mailed to multiple people within the company

This is a serious matter. The wage and hour issues alone are enough to seek advice from an employment attorney. It would appear that you are...

Do I have to tell my boss specifics about requesting PTO for a medical appointment?

Typically, human resources confidentially handles these types of requests. How big is your employer? Do they have a HR dept? It is not in the...