If you were not terminated for an illegal reason, the only potential claim you may have would be for defamation. However, such a claim is...

Can my employer give me one of break of 15 minutes and 30 minutes meal on 8 hour work time? I get paid hourly.

My colleagues are correct. Moreover, while there are circumstances where you can waive a meal period, you cannot for a rest period.

I agree with Mr. Leroi. If you are an at-will employee, your employer has discretion over your hours, schedule, pay, etc.

If an employees regulars hours are 74 for two weeks and one hour of overtime is that considered overtime

Both of my colleagues have provided you with excellent responses.

How long does a state agency keep security tapes? Do they allow victims of Sexual Harassment access if documented with EEO?

I agree with my colleagues that there is not set time to keep records of this nature. Employers are required to keep certain records for employees...

Can I be sued by a company for defamation because I didn't perform work, as I was never paid for the service or materials?

If you have no contract or agreement evidencing that they are entitled to shirts or any other services, it would be hard for them to make a case.

Wrongful termination - "Essential Functions" of a position

More would need to be known but it would not matter if it was not mentioned in the interview. If you are an at will employee, your employer can set...

Is overtime considered anything after 40 hrs. a wee or 8 hours a day

I agree with both of my colleagues.

American with disability act

Your anxiety and any other related condition would have to qualify as a disability under the ADA. If it does, then your employer has a duty to...

E cigarettes in my workplace

Have you consulted with your employer regarding the rules on smoking in the workplace? If not, you may consider that option. You could also file a...