Generally, yes. It is generally up to the company whether to award sick time, and under what terms. While Louisiana law does protect against a...

If i am consider part time and the hrs are 20 hr a week can my boss give me lesser hours than 20?

Yes, there is no legal requirement that an employer give you a certain number of hours per week. Your best option is to try to find another job...

This is a tricky question. "Overweight people" are not a protected class. Based on what you've said here, with no other facts, your employer was...

Do I have a defense against incorrectly entering timesheets, because I was never told not to?

You should enter your time accurately and not claim more hours worked than you're actually working. You know this, and you don't need them to tell...

The law requires employers to make reasonable accommodations for your sincerely held religious beliefs. The question is whether a request not to...

Is it legal for an employer to clock out an employee early because of concerns about going into over time ?

No they cannot. They can require you to punch out and leave, but they cannot require you to punch out and stay. Nor can they decide to reduce...

Why is my coworker making 60 cents more?

Company rules against discussing pay or pay raises is against the law, full stop. It violates the National Labor Relations Act. Contact a local...

I agree with Mr. Pederson and would add that by "act quickly" he means act TODAY. Even if your case is 100% meritorious and your former employers...

Is it lawful for an employer to threaten discipline for ambiguously private posts made online about work?

Generally your employer can fire you for any reason whatsoever. However, they cannot fire you for engaging in concerted protected activity...

What are my rights in my workplace reguarding maternity leave, also may be getting paid unfairly?

First, from this information it certainly sounds like your company is violating wage and hour laws and that you are entitled to overtime pay. You...