We hired a Chef and advanced him over $7,000 to relocate. Once hired, asked to be 1099'd. When we refused, he quit.

You are required by law to pay his wages within 72 hours after he quit without notice. If you don't do so, you may have to pay him up to 30 day's...

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Do I need an employment lawyer?

Hire an attorney to write a demand letter to your former employer. If you were actually an employee, your former employer owes your wages plus up...

Employment / Labor law attorney

Since the law states that the employer "shall" pay an employee's attorney if the employer failed to pay wages, overtime, etc. properly, you don't...

What kind of lawyer do I need?

Your questions are answered differently if you are exempt v. nonexempt. An employer must provide nonexempt employees with the "opportunity" to...

Mocking and verbal abuse,racism are reasons for suing?

If the reason the security guard is being hostile is because of your race, national origin, it is unlawful harassment and your employer had a duty...

30 days and still no paycheck?!

You are owed the unpaid wages plus one day's pay for each day you have to wait to be paid - after the final check was due - up to 30 days and the...

Do I have any legal rights?

It is unlawful for your employer to retaliate or discriminate against you because of your pregnancy or related leave. If the bonus plan states...

Is it legal for people to openly discuss their religious views with you at work does this count as harassment

Yes. If you feel harassed by the pervasive comments about your co-worker's religious belief and effort to change your beliefs, you may have a...

Retaliation for reporting a work injury?

It is unlawful to retaliate against an employee because of an on the job injury or because he/she filed a worker's compensation claim. Violation...

Do I have a case?

You may have a claim for unpaid vacation pay if your employer still has not paid what you earned and did not use. If your employer "willfully"...