My wife took 2 and half months maternity leave and now wants to quit , employer asking her to work 2 and half month for herleave

She can quit. The employer is not permitted to force an employee to remain employed. However, if she has a contract for employment, you should...

I get a 1099 but I get paid as an employee without breaks for 11 years ?

Many employers pay their employees as contractors (with 1099) to avoid paying overtime pay. If that has happened to you, then you should contact...

If i am part time but my employer is making me stay over and is not paying the overtime rate is there anything i can do?

You are entitled to 1.5 times your hourly rate for any hours you work over 40 in a week. If you are not being paid for that time, then you should...

Can I be fired for being out on a medical leave?

Yes, your employer can terminate you for failing to provide medical information to support your alleged need for medical leave. You have to...

Can I be denied overtime if my employer pays me separately from 2 of the 3 stores I work in ?

If the stores are considered a common enterprise (and they might be, depending on how they operate), then your employer cannot avoid overtime pay...

How can I get my pay for the hours I worked?

You should be paid the full amount owed for the hours you worked within six days of your termination. You need to contact an experienced wage/hour...

Am I entitled to compensation for my time?

You should be paid for that time. You need to talk to an experienced employment attorney who regularly handles wage/hour issues. Many lawyers on...

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What are my rights ?

You mentioned that you are being treated as an independent contractor. In order to properly advise you, an attorney will need to know the answers...

Can I get fired from my job for complaining to my boss about sexual harassments and for racial discrimination?

What you've described sounds like a fairly strong case of unlawful retaliation under state and federal law. You need to contact a strong...

Racial, age, and or religious discrimination in the workplace?

From what you've described, it sounds like you might have a claim. You need to contact an employment attorney in Texas (doesn't have to be San...