I was an under-the-table employee at a liquor store and was cited for selling alcohol to a minor. Whats my next step?

It would not surprise me if your employer denied that you were an employee and, therefore, that it is not responsible for your actions. The...

Human Resources Legal Responsibility

Generally, employees are not personally liable for the actions of an employer, unless they are alleged to have unlawfully harassed the...

The severance agreement should have a defined time period within which the offer can be accepted. Once the time has expired, it cannot be accepted...

Is this the legal definition of a hostile work environment?

Legally protected class includes categories such as race, gender, age (over 40), disability, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, etc....

Hostile Work Environment?? Class Action Maybe?

Bad news. You cannot sue an employer for cursing, being hostile and being belligerent. We simply do not have laws that regulate bad behavior....

Employment attorney

Don't do it! Never sign a release agreement without the advice of an attorney. Do not quit. Schedule an appointment with an employment law attorney...

Past employer closed business down, I filed a wrongful termination suite against them. My lawyer says my case doesn't look good.

My guess is that your lawyer is looking at it as a practical matter rather than a legal issue. Regardless of the merits of the case, if the company...

Whistleblower in private company

Very generally, it is unlawful for employers to retaliate against employees who complain, oppose or expose illegal activities the employer may...

My employer withholding pay from events in November, January, and February. Is this legal to withhold my pay this long?

An employer must pay its employees no less than twice a month and the services provided by the employee should be included in the pay period which...

May an employer terminate an employee for not signing a confidential agreement after being an employee for over 3 years?

I agree with my colleagues but would add that an employer cannot legally fire an employee for refusing to sign an agreement which contains an...