United Health Care contacted my employer and discussed my claim; tried to have me terminated from my job.

An employer's benefits department and the entity handling an insurance plan on behalf of the employer (like UHC) often need to communicate with...

Can an employer penalize your bonus for taking FMLA leave.

Your employer can use absences as a factor in calculating bonuses, even if the absences were protected under the FMLA, provided that all types of...

I was threaten and had a knife pointed at me today at work with cam evidence and my boss did not fire my co-worker!!! can i sue?

The answers to employment law questions typically require a careful evaluation of all of the surrounding facts. Depending on the circumstances, an...

What do I need to be sure to include in an employee contract? Is alright to use one from someplace like RocketLawyer.com?

As an employer, you have a long list of issues to master. You should really consider consulting in person with a human resources firm or an...

Criminal background check??

Your employer can check publically available records without your permission, but only if the employer conducts the search itself. If your...

How can a custodian get fired for a pre-employment drug test with marijuana when they are huffing in cleaning chemicals all day?

Your employer must pay you for the time that you worked. South Carolina employers may conduct drug tests, and can terminate for positive THC...

Is there a mandatory probation period for employees in Fl? Does the employer have to inform you off this?

Florida is an "at will employment" state, which means that an employer may terminate an employee at any time and for any reason or no reason. ...

Can my employer's FMLA coordinator talk about my health condition in front of another employee or discuss it with my doctor?

The FMLA coordinator would be allowed to speak with your doctor to get clarification regarding the information that the doctor had already...

Employment laws don't require employers to behave with civility or good manners. Also, an employer has broad discretion to manage its workforce,...

Is there a difference in the meaning of zero tolerance when it comes to regular employees and management?

It is also possible that "zero tolerance" means that the company will take appropriate correct action in every case, but what correct action is...