The only legal protection in this circumstance is for employees who work for fairly large employers. Then, the California Family Rights Act,...

Can our hourly employee's labor union operate a profit center in the company owned facility without the company's permission?

Certainly the employer is aware of this. Do you have any knowledge that the union did not make arrangements with the company? Do you have any...

My union does not want to move forward with the grievances . What should do if I want to keep fighting?

It sounds like you work for a public sector university. If so, your issue is covered by state law and not federal law, and you need to consult with...

Is it discrimination to allow union employees to smoke and not pay a surcharge, but non union employees pay $150.00 a month?

I am a California attorney and cannot give legal advice in your state. My comments are information only, based on federal law and general legal...

This response is provided for information only. You should obtain legal advice from your union’s attorney before taking action. Your question is...

Is it illegal for my employer to force attendance to a mandatory meeting under the guise of job specific EDUCATION?

It is generally legal for an employer to require employees to come to work when they are not scheduled to do so. Please look at my Avvo guide to...

How can I calculate my overtime.

An employee's right to overtime pay has nothing to do with whether the employee works on a holiday or not, unless the employer has a policy that...

I was hired at $12.00 an hour with$1.00 overnight pay differential 3 yrs ago. 2 months into working for this faith based non

Are you asking if you have a case for the change in your pay or a case because of unpaid meal and rest breaks? If you are asking about the pay...

Employer work discrimination, targeted, isolated. What law field attorney do I need to consult

This situation needs an assessment of the specific facts. The Avvo board is not set up to handle the kind of detailed analysis needed to offer...

2012 I was terminated for not disclosing a parent's medical diagnosis to the employer for FMLA. Is this grounds for suit?

I am a California attorney and cannot give legal advice in your state. My comments are information only, based on federal law and general legal...

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