Racist business

Stop going there. It's illegal to discriminate against people on a racist basis. That means refusing to hire or serve people; charging different...

Can I sue for unpaid bonus stipulated in offer of employment?

Your ability to recover the bonus will depend upon the terms of the written offer you accepted, and any modifications to the terms of your...

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I was contract labor with a law firm who is with holding my invoiced money due. I have emails backing up the money owed

You should consult an experienced attorney and have him/her send a demand letter seeking payment of your invoices. That attorney should also be...

Does a promise to donate have the same legal standing as a promissory note in court?

It is unclear from your question whether you actually signed a promissory note (this issue is addressed by a colleague), or a charitable pledge. ...

I have moved your question to the taxation forum. Hopefully you will get more responses there.

What is considered "sweatshop" working conditions?

"Sweatshop" is a pejorative term used to describe brutal working conditions. It has no specific legal definition. The Federal Fair Labor...

Can i include i was discriminated without any proper claims , but just actions, as i feel i may loose my job if i don't?

In general, it is not illegal to be a jerk or a bad boss. However, if your supervisor makes genuine physical threats against you, creates a...

Can i do anything about my employer telling me to leave my belongings behind on a wrecked truck and then firing me once away

Texas is an employment at will state. Typically, unless an employee has an employment contract, or is employed under a collective bargaining...

Can a person get disability. Major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder. and sleep problems.

While I agree with Mr. Hodges' advice, I have taken the liberty of moving your question to the Social Security Disability forum. Hopefully you...

I work for a small company, the owners are verbally abusive and do other things that appear to be illegal

In general, it is not illegal to be a jerk. However, if your supervisor makes genuine physical threats against you, creates a physically unsafe...