Employers are not required to provide references or even confirmation of prior employment. Many employers are reluctant to provide any...

How much info can a previous employer give on references and/or background checks?

In Texas, an employer or former employer can communicate with current, past, or potential employers, and other parties, regarding a person's...

Can my boss force me two work with two people that I don't want to work with?

Your boss can't force you to do anything. You are an employee, and can decline employment at any time. Similarly, however, your employer can cease...

Can I be fired for asking a question on avvo?

Under the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”), employees have the right to discuss work conditions, unionization, and display labor union...

What can I do to address this problem

It is entirely legal for an employer to deduct insurance premiums from an employee's compensation. It is not at all legal for the employer to...

Can your employer require you to have a picture in their public profile?

An employer may establish and enforce rules in the workplace; including required disclosures and/or identification. Failure to adhere to an...

Am I entitled to compensation for the entirety of my on-call shift, regardless of actual time spent responding to calls?

Employers are only required to pay employees for “on call” time when the “on call” time precludes the employee from being able to reasonably use...

Can I do anything legally to speed up process of getting signed forms from my previous employer?

With some very few exceptions (governmental and church plans), retirement plans and 401(k)s are governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security...

Can I sue Walmart for discrimination

The question specifies that the manager is white and that one employee is white. That's all. No other information is provided which could give...

When can an employer charge a rental fee for a uniform?

The practice you describe is legal and common. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”), an employer may make certain types of payroll...