How long can an ex lawyer hold on to your files?

You have the right to obtain a copy of the file. If the attorney won't comply, then you should contact the New Mexico Bar Association.

Can you be denied overtime?

If you didn't actually work the overtime, then you wouldn't have a claim for unpaid overtime under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act.

Who can you refer me to in the Phoenix, AZ area for blowing the whistle resulting to termination?

It sounds like you may have a viable claim. I believe that Avvo's terms of use prohibit attorneys on this site from directly soliciting work. ...

I would encourage you to consult in person with an employment attorney to get a careful evaluation of your situation. Based on the limited facts...

Hello, I own a new small business and received a workers comp fine in NY. I am wondering how to handle it.

Perhaps a NY lawyer will be able to give you some good information regarding your specific questions. However, as a general matter, you may want...

I was sick and under doctors care with a work note. Can I sue my shipyard contractor for wrongful termination of my employment?

Maybe. It depends on the details of your situation. You might have a claim under either the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Family and...

I was fired for accessive tardiness and unexcused absentism but my employer and even accom. my vision disability denied unemploy

You may want to consult in person with an employment lawyer to get a careful evaluation of your situation. A schedule modification can be a...

For the past year, I have taken on additional responsibilities and a new role at work without a job title change or pay raise.

It's legal, unless you have covered under a collective bargaining agreement or employment contract that prohibits the employer's action. ...

I was recently fired from a daycare because I pulled my kids out of that daycare. This was not in the employers contract.

If you have an employment contract that limited the daycare's ability to fire you (which seems unlikely), then the daycare would have to abide by...

If im not getting my overtime what steps do i need to take to get my pay i worked for? and is overtime anytime after 8hrs ?

You could contact the California Department of Industrial Relations to file a claim. The website link is below. Good luck. ...