The general public may write contracts with any specific terms as long as they are "reasonable" under the totality of the circumstances. One major...

Is it legal for an employer to ask for past criminal conviction during interview?

Your criminal convictions and involvement in civil law suits (whether as a defendant or plaintiff) are all public record. A conviction is a...

What do I do if claims of harassment by past employer(s) lead to my current employer calling the police on me?

Your post does not ask a real life question that has legal significance. If these things truly occurred it doesn't make any sense. Do not ask...

Do I have to pay my employees by the hour?

My colleagues have given you good starting advice. 1. Yes. You can pay a "salary" if you wish. However, at the end of the day, if your...

My colleagues have given you great responses as stemming from their bountiful experience. I would only add that what is commonly referred to as...

I am starting a business with 2 partners. We are unsure how to set it up... LLC, Joint venture, etc... It's a holistic spa.

I agree with my colleagues but here's why. 1. You will most certainly want a team of advisors including an Attorney, CPA, Financial Advisor, and...

Do I need an attorney for our employment issues below??? Not getting anyone to help us with it.

There seems to be a lot going on and the solution to those things is to force the other side to do or not to do something. Because you aren't...

Can I ask the other side to produce records of their employees if this is a discrimination case?

What you are asking for is far more complex than you are allowing yourself to believe that it is. The simple reason is you cannot comprehend...

Is it legal for employer to pay employee without using minimum wage?

My colleagues are correct. It is illegal to pay below minimum wage. Actually, that is why it is called minimum wage. It is the lowest legal...

1 1/2 yrs ago I was told I could not take a lunch break,a meal would be provided 4 me on Sat,I work 11 hours daily. Legal ?

You got some good responses from the others. What everyone is saying is simple. Whether what happened to you is illegal or not depends on...