My employer sent out an email 11 hours before payday stating the bi-weekly pay policy was being changed to monthly-is this legal

Are you non-exempt? In other words, are you entitled to overtime pay for hours over 40 in a workweek? If yes, then your Texas employer must have...

Hostile work environment? This is coming from the Practice Admin. Even my supervisor says he is out to get me & doesn't know why

The short answer to your question is "it depends." If your supervisor is "out to get you" because of a protected characteristic (e.g., race,...

Does a company in Mississippi have the right to change a job description without telling you or giving you the ability to

Yes. An employer generally has very broad discretion to manage its operation and work force, including redefining job duties to meet the changing...

Harassment in the workplace

You may have a claim of disability discrimination based on "perceived disability." You would need to consult in person with an employment attorney...

You don't have to allow your non-exempt employees to make up missed time. It is nice of you to do so, and you can decide when to allow an employee...

Do I accept the findings of HR or refuse to sign the warning?

Typically, a company will ask an employee to sign a written warning merely to acknowledge receipt. Your signature doesn't mean that you agree with...

The Family and Medical Leave Act is the protection for your sister. Also, under CT law, employers with at least 75 employees must allow eligible...

Is an independent contractor agreement valid if my employer is treating me as an employee and has been since day 1?

Interesting question. You'll need to consult in person with an employment lawyer, so that the lawyer can examine the agreement. The agreement...

Can I be dismissed from my job while on Short Term Disability or in the process of filing

The short answer to your question is "it depends." Why is your employer terminating you? If your employer is letting you go as part of a...

Could I be penalized or fired for chronic absenteeism.

As a general rule, an employer may terminate an employee because the employee is not meeting the employer's attendance expectations. However, if...