HELP NEEDED!!! Specific factors to determine whether Independent Contractor or Employee in CT when all other factors show IC.

The three factors that you list seem to suggest a level employer control, but you have to consider all of the relevant factors together. It's a...

I applied for a position within my company and is very well qualified. If they hired someone from outside is that legal?

Discrimination in employment is unlawful if it occurs on account of a protected characteristic (e.g., race, color, national origin, gender,...

Hi, I was fired from my job for being in the hospital. I have all the paper work. Is that illigel?

You may have a claim for discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act or for retaliation under the Family and Medical Leave Act. ...

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Can my employer schedule me for less than my contracted 40 hours and take the balance out of my PTO without my consent?

Yes, it's legal. The U.S. Department of Labor addressed this issue in a 2009 Opinion Letter, and I've copied the relevant portion below. ...

Can a non-exempt employee accrue unused comp hours from beginning to end of employment, or is the number of years limited?

Was your employer giving you comp time in lieu of paying overtime? If so, then you likely have an overtime claim under the federal Fair Labor...

Is it against the law for not paying extra for holidays?

Many Florida employers voluntarily provide holiday pay as a benefit to employees, but they are not required to do so.

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In Illinois, do holiday, sick or vacation hours count when calculating payable overtime hours for an employee?

No, only actual working hours count. Sick, vacation, and holiday time does not count for purposes of calculating overtime.

Are there hour requirements for salaried workers in Florida?

Your mom may have a claim for unpaid overtime under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Workers may be eligible for overtime even if they...

One of my former employees filed claim for unpaid wage penalty for last paycheck that he never picked up and did not request to

If your employee gave at least 72 hours advance notice that he would be quitting, then you were obligated to provide the final paycheck, including...

FMLA - What are the consequences of quiting? What are the consequences of termination? What if I do not respond to email?

Will you only need 30 more days for sure, or is it possible that your need for additional leave could extend beyond 30 days? If the amount of...