My husbands boss is holding his check until we pay rent and is not paying him over time, is he able to do that?

I assume you rent from the owner. If that is the case no wages cannot be withheld and no overtime cannot be withheld. I agree that you should...

No regular and overtime pay to undocumented,worker

Legal status is irrelevant to wage and hour violations. Your friend is entitled to his wages and can either sue in regular court or file a labor...

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Cumulative trauma from computer work, should I reopen a claim from 4 years ago with former employer or file new claim?

Generally, both. The only downside is that both will try and deny care by pointing at each other but an expedited hearing will solve that rather...

I was injured at work. Do I have to file workers comp and see the company's physician, or can I see my own physician for now?

It depends. Your employer is required to notify the carrier of the injury but you are not required to subject yourself to some of the nonsense the...

Can a insurance claim adjuster(worker compensation case) stop paying for your medical care before the case is settle.

You question is indeed without facts but you do need help. Consult with experienced counsel at once is the best advice you will receive. The best...

What is the worst scenario that will happen to an employer who do not carry workers compensation insurance...

Utter disaster. Civilly, an employer can be sued and it is presumed negligent, it has no effective defenses and is liable for attorney fees. ...

Best defense against employee trying to sue/workers comp for alleged back pain after being fired?

Just turn it over to your insurance carrier. This is precisely why you have insurance. If you do not have insurance you will still will need to...

My employer chooses when to pay us overtime, is this legal?

No, it is not legal. It does not matter why you are working overtime, by request or not, you are entitled to 150% of wages. Make sure you...

Do i need a lawyer?

If the carrier is not delivering benefits your probably do need counsel.

Is this considered worker's compensation and should my employer have reported it?

Any work iinjury must be reported if it requires medical attention beyond basic first aid. You should ask your employer for a DWC-1 workers...