Please call a lawyer. Yes, there is room to negotiate.

Is it legal for an employer to withhold tips from employees who all make more than minimum wage?

I truly appreciate that you are trying to find out the answer. You can do this, but only in limited circumstances (this is directly from...

Do I have legal action as an independent contractor?

Even though you may not technically have been an employee, you should meet with an employment attorney to talk about your situation in detail. It...

This is a tough situation, because if you are testifying under oath, you are swearing to tell the truth, but I can understand your concern about...

Can I request severance from employer who acknowledged violation of ADA and discrimination instead of returning to work?

Please contact an employment attorney to assist you. They are going into negotiations with professionals who know the law and what sort of...

Do I have a valid Age Discrimination w my prior employer

The way you've laid this out doesn't look good for the company. You've said enough to indicate that it would be a good idea to sit down with an...

A number of questionable moves by my employer

This doesn't look good as far as the stability of your continued paid employment. Start by looking here:...

This is from the Colorado Department of Labor & Employment: Tipped Employee Minimum Wage: $8.08 More info here:...

The ADA does not require that your company respond to you within any specific time frame. Unfortunately, instead of responding to you, they may be...

Can I deduct the cost of stolen property from an employees final check?

It seems like you are trying to handle this the right way, which I appreciate. Enough employers have have handled this situation poorly in the...