Can an employer fire an employee when on Workmans Comp???

Your employer may not lawfully terminate you because you were hurt on the job and filed for workers' compensation benefits. You may want to...

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What and or how can I file a lawsuit against a former employer for violating the civil rights of some employees..?

You could share your safety concerns with OSHA. Otherwise, nothing you describe in your question would give you a viable legal claim against your...

Am I eligible to get compensatory time and a half pay working over my regular weekly 7hrs. under NYS and Federal Labor Laws?

Under NY and federal law, you are likely entitled to overtime pay (1.5 times your regular rate) for hours over 40 in a workweek. If your CBA...

Hiring practices based on gender of applicant?

An employer can specify the gender of a job if having a particular gender is a bona fide requirement of the job. For example, if you are selling...

Do we have to pay overtime for our salaried employee?

Employees may be entitled to overtime, even if they are paid on a salary basis. The nature of the employee's job duties will determine whether the...

A contract was to start in October-am I entitled to the wages missed because the company hasn't found me a project yet?

An attorney would need to evaluate the contract itself.

I had about 4 weeks of AZ unemployment left on my Claim and when i logged in to file today it had all vanished with a notice

I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Calling on Monday morning makes sense. No way to really know what to do until you get more information. ...

An employee at work is claiming stress and naming me as the cause. She has also defamed and liable my name.

If asked, calmly and professionally explain your side of the story to management. Continue to work diligently. Don't give management any reason...

The 12 months of service to your employer does not have to be consecutive. If you have provided less than 12-months of service, your employer may...

Can my boss terminate me over who I choose to date

If your boss is trying to split up you and your boyfriend because he is attracted to you, then his conduct could constitute unlawful sexual...