I had reported a sexual harassment incident to one of the top managers in my office, and nothing has happened

The Department of Fair Employment & Housing exists for exactly this purpose. If you complain totem and get any kind of static about it at work,...

You clearly have a right to reimbursement. If the amounts significant, a lawyer can help, and you can get legal fees paid by the employer, per the...

Is this sort of termination legal? If so, what kind of termination is it?

We do not know what made C unhappy, so it is impossible to answer the question fully. If it was harassment or illegal conduct by the employer, she...

When using fmla, is it lawful to strongly suggest or require the lost time to be made up?

It is not legal. You should diplomatically bring up the issue to HR and ask that your FMLA rights be recognized.

Payroll and Personnel Records

Employers should keep all of these records, not only because the law requires it, but to defend themselves they are accused of cheating employees...

My current employer wants to settle my Labor Dispute. What should I ask for?

If there are a number of employees being treated the same way, it would make sense for a few of you to go together to an attorney for advice. You...

My employer moved me to a smoking office

The refusal to accommodate your need for a smoker environment could violate state law, and could also be a form of pregnancy discrimination. In...

Can a Supervisor of the opposite gender put their hands on a employee while in the workplace (shoulder massage)?

If you were fired for reporting harassment, that is retaliation, and you should see an employment lawyer immediately. There are plenty on this site...

Is it illegal to change my time punches so it looks like I took a lunch hour within the first 5hours of my 8hr shift?

Forging time records to avoid paying employees is plainly illegal. If it is the employer's regular practice, you need a lawyer to advise you on...

If my previous employer signs off on general release and covenants not to sue, can they later sue a new company I form or join?

Most likely the agreement ends the issue, but releasing you for what you did therapist is different from waiving contract rights in the future. ...