Can an employer schedule you to work for a month or longer with no days off but not give you 40 hours?

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) places no restrictions on the number of hours a week your employer can require you to work, and does not limit...

Do I have a case against my employer for keeping an employee I filed serious sexual harassment against?

Your employer is legally required to take reasonable steps to prevent and deter sexual harassment. It is not legally required to fire or transfer...

Workers compensation is your exclusive monetary remedy for an on-the-job injury. You cannot bring a personal injury lawsuit against your...

What can I do when a new hire turned me in to HR using a private conversation we had.

This is one of those types of unfairness for which you have very little legal recourse. It is legal for your coworker to: - Play the victim -...

What are my rights?

The FMLA and CFRA both give you a statutory right to a maximum of 12 weeks of unpaid leave, per year, to take care of your serious health...

Union isn't backing their own contract. Says it's a typo does it matter?

Usually, contracts work as they are written, especially if there's something in the contract that says, "This contract represents the parties' full...

What are the grounds for a hostile work environment?

Maybe. If your husband was on Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave while he was away from work, the change in his working conditions you...

Can an employer demand more than 40 hours of work per week after the 40 isn't it on a voluntary basis

There is no legal limit on the number of hours your boss can require you to work. The only legal requirement is that the Fair Labor Standards Act...

In California, is a minor allowed to work over time when not attending school?

My colleagues have given you a good explanation of the California wage and hour laws. Federal law (the Fair Labor Standards Act) restricts the...

How does reasonable suspicion to take a drug test work?

The state of Wisconsin places no statutory restrictions on employee drug testing. So, yes, the company was acting within its rights when it...