Can an employee be liable for losses due to mistakes?

No, as a rank-and-file employee, you cannot be held personally liable for negligent acts resulting in an increase in a company's tax obligations.

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What are the steps into filing a lawsuit against my previous employer if I am representing myself in TX, (I have a RTS Letter)?

At a minimum, you need to file a complaint outlining your cause of action and all of the elements necessary to establish your claim. You may also...

What recourse do I have if I feel like I was terminated because I refused to falsify records?

The Fair Labor Standards Act does not require employers to provide lunch or rest breaks, so you probably don't have a claim on that issue. You may...

Do I have a wrongful termination claim?

You likely have a claim for breach of contract. Many contacts provide for liquidated damages if the employee is terminated without cause. You...

The Fair Labor Standards Act (the law that requires overtime pay) allows for individual liability against small business owners. Even if the...

Can my employer make me punch out during the shift if I do not have a patient to see?

Generally, your employer CANNOT make you clock out and wait for some "action" to happen. If you consult with an attorney, he/she will need to...

If your manager frequently interrupts your lunch break, then you can bring a claim for "off-the-clock" work under the Fair Labor Standards Act. ...

Can your boss have you take extra time for lunch or have you clock in later than your start time to avoid you getting overtime ?

The situation you described in annoying but legal. Employers are permitted to manage overtime costs by making adjustments to the remainder of the...

How can I fill out an EEO complaint that is not against a temp service but against a company that I was working for as a temp?

To file an EEOC Charge of Discrimination, you should go to the nearest EEOC office (visit www.EEOC.gov to find a location). If the company...

You should immediately request your notice-of-right to sue from the EEOC and then file a lawsuit against your former employer. Possible theories...