Can my employer of 11 years legally change my full time Grants Manager position to 3/4 time non-exempt?

Unless you have a binding contract the guarantees the terms of your employment relationship, an employee may change the terms and conditions, upon...

I agree with Ms. Pitt. This is a very bad idea. Anonymous letters are given very little credibility. I see no upside for you getting involved. If...

Time cards

The law does not tell an employer what method to use to track employee hours but whatever method the employer uses must correctly record the time...

What are the labor laws for taking breaks if you work 4 or 5 hours? Also is it different for independent business owners?

The law requires employers to provide a 10 minute rest break for every 4 hours worked. A meal period of at least 30 minutes is required, if you...

What are the requirements for a valid covenant not to compete and discuss whether or not this particular covenant is enforceable

This sounds suspiciously like a law school exam question. We don't do student's work for them. Instead of answering your question, I suggest...

Can my employer take their taxes out of my commission?

Commissions are based on contract, written or verbal. There are many ways upon which an employer may calculate commissions. One example may be a...

If I have slow days where the hygienist's schedule breaks down, can I pay her % of daily salary?I.E. 4/8=50% pay.

Would you pay your hygienist overtime if she works more than 8 hours a day or 40 hours a week? If she is an exempt (salaried) employee, you...

Send the employee a certified letter demanding the return of the laptop within 5 days. If they fail to do so, file a small claims action against...

Probably not. Assuming you are not a union employee, the employer has the right to suspend any employee it suspects may have done something wrong...

Do I need an employment lawyer for wrongful termination?

I agree with Ms. Karila's response. I would add that employers cannot condition the payment of wages owed, such as earned vacation, commissions and...