Why is Uber being sued?

The Uber lawsuit was about misclassifying employees as independent contractors. Many companies do so to avoid paying workers' compensation...

If you employ 5 or more employees, you have a legal duty to "reasonably accommodate" her medical conditions. And, it is very unwise to post...

E-verify for remote employees in mandatory states

You should direct your question to Arizona employment law attorneys. If you will have employees in various states, you may want to consult with...

Salaried employee required to work excessive overtime, should I be receiving overtime pay?

To be exempt from overtime, you must make at least double minimum wage and there are several different categories you may fit into to be exempt...

Is it legal for a company to hire you and not have you fill out w-4, not take out taxes, and not pay overtime for hours over 40?

You may be entitled to unpaid wages and up to 30 days' pay as waiting time penalties and the law states that if the employer "willfully withheld"...

Should I contact the California Labor Board?

I agree with Mr. Pedersen. In addition, you can find a new job and then hire an employment law attorney to try to get any wages that are owed to...

Can I terminate an employee for excessive absenteeism while she is on maternity leave for failing to return on expected date?

Her lack of communication, etc. may be reason to terminate her employment, but be VERY careful before doing so. You don't want to get sued for...

Return from Leave

If your employer has 5 or more employees, it is unlawful to discriminate against you, harass you or retaliate against you BECAUSE of your...

What is discrimination based on marital status with regard to health insurance?

It is unlawful to discriminate against an employee because of his/her marital status. It is unclear what other benefits you don't get because of...

Is a non compete agreement enforceable if I live/work in California, but my company is headquartered in Boston, MA?

The agreement you signed needs to be read in its entirety. It is important to know if the contract specifies which state law applies to it. ...