Am I entitled to overtime pay?

The answer in many employment law situations is "it depends." In your case, the answer depends on an analysis of your job duties. Under the...

Is it legal for my company to fire or discontinue my employment since son has been diagnosed with a medical illness?

Employers have broad discretion to set job duties, so you're not in a position to tell the employer that travel to customer sites is no longer a...

Can an employer deduct the time that I take to walk up to our floor from the parking structure?

In general, your employer can require you to be at your desk at a particular time, and your work hours would begin when you arrive at your desk and...

I have worked at new job for 17 days. I just quit because I have never got a pay check.

If your unpaid wages and “liquidated damages” do not exceed $3,000.00, you can file a claim in the Small Claims Division of the municipal court...

Can this be a discrimination case?

Congratulations on your pregnancy. You should consult in person with an employer lawyer. You may claims under the Family and Medical Leave Act,...

My boss has stopped paying overtime. The total dollar amount for my unpaid time is only about $900. Is it worth going to court

You should consult with an employment attorney. You may be entitled to double damages under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Also,...

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Can I sue target for making me work off the clock for 3 hours even though I got paid for it ?

Your employer is required to keep accurate time records, but a failure to record your time on one day is not a big deal. As long as they paid you...

Why would an employment attorney try to get a positive reference?

I'm not sure that you've provided enough information in your question. Are you in settlement negotiations with a former employer?

Your fiancee may be entitled to overtime pay, even though she is receiving a salary. Under federal law, all employees are entitled to overtime,...

Wrongful Termination

I am sorry that you are going through this difficult situation. Most employment law issues require a careful analysis of all the detais, so...