My former employer is making me pay civial damages for theft .I was never arressted or charged Do they have a right to do that?

A person can be held liable in criminal and civil court for the same event. Remember when O.J. Simpson was found not guilty of murder in criminal...

How do I pursue against a former employer for 3 weeks of unpaid wages with over time, and for firing me for asking for my wages?

It sounds like you have a valid claim for the unpaid wages. NJ probably has a state agency that could assist with recovering those funds, or you...

Is property manager employee?

I suspect that the resident manager is already an employee, even before the vacation time/gift cards. The HOA could be facing a variety of...

Suspension from work in Illinois?

I would recommend that your fiance consult with an employment law attorney in person. Employment law issues are almost always fact specific. An...

Can my manager fine me for not cleaning up the table in the break room after I get off break?

Employment in Pennsylvania is "at will," unless you have an employment contract or are covered under a collective bargaining agreement through a...

Can I file a civil suit against my employer for failing to live up to the personnel policy

I'm sorry that you are having a difficult time. The answer to employment law issues is almost always "it depends." Why were your coworkers...

JOB ABANDONMENT TERMINATION

Your employer can terminate you for not showing up for work, even if you were in jail and unable to report to work. I suggest that you explain...

The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) takes the view that criminal background checks in hiring can have a greater negative impact...

As a general rule, your employer can hold you accountable for performance deficiencies, even if you disagree with the employer's evaluation of your...

Harassment Policy Change

It's usually not illegal for an employer to provide more protection than the legal requirements. In other words, legal requirements are the floor,...