Questions answered by David A Schuck

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Can a sales check be denied if you resign?

David's answer | Answered on November 17, 2015

You should contact a wage and hour attorney. They will need to read your employment agreement, your employee handbook, and talk with you about...

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As an hourly min wage plus tip employee, can my employer require me to work for no tips?

David's answer | Answered on November 14, 2015

Generally employment is at will, meaning that you can quit and they can fire you for any reason. What this means is that you can refuse to do any...

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I have been paid only $200 for working 77 hours in one week.. can that be legal?

David's answer | Answered on November 13, 2015

Likely you have a wage and hour claim. When you call a wage and hour attorney, be ready to discuss both your paychecks and room/board. Often...

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Can I legally be terminated for background information I already put down on my job application?

David's answer | Answered on November 13, 2015

You should call a wage and hour attorney. Usually, temporary employers have issues complying with wage and hour laws, especially when they fire...

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I was hired to help open a bar, employer is refusing to pay me stating I volunteered my time.

David's answer | Answered on November 06, 2015

The minimum amount an employer can pay an employee is currently $9.25 per hour. When an employer fails to pay minimum wage, the employer is likely...

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Could my employee to make me to work 30days if my contract is over?

David's answer | Answered on November 06, 2015

Your question is a bit confusing. You ask whether your "employee" could make you work longer. I think you mean employer, but am not certain. ...

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If I a white male was fired for not passing 2 Hispanic students by a Hispanic principal, is that reverse discrimination?

David's answer | Answered on November 04, 2015

You should immediately contact an employment attorney. There are more facts that are likely relevant to the issue and you want to start setting...

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Do i need an attorney for filing slander charges

David's answer | Answered on November 03, 2015

It certainly sounds as if it may be something that you need to get handled. You will need to gather all your documents or witness lists to support...

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Is a non-compete agreement without any non-compete pay provision automatically void in Oregon?

David's answer | Answered on October 23, 2015

I don't know of a case that says it must be expressed in the agreement. Likely the issue will be whether you meet the salary requirement.

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Suspension without pay for the duration of interactive process, is that breech of good faith? What can I do to get reinstated?

David's answer | Answered on October 22, 2015

You should contact an attorney directly. It appears that you are asserting an ADA issue, and that you and the employer are working on an...

David A Schuck's Answers (823)

Can a sales check be denied if you resign?

As an hourly min wage plus tip employee, can my employer require me to work for no tips?

I have been paid only $200 for working 77 hours in one week.. can that be legal?

Can I legally be terminated for background information I already put down on my job application?

I was hired to help open a bar, employer is refusing to pay me stating I volunteered my time.

Could my employee to make me to work 30days if my contract is over?

If I a white male was fired for not passing 2 Hispanic students by a Hispanic principal, is that reverse discrimination?

Do i need an attorney for filing slander charges

Is a non-compete agreement without any non-compete pay provision automatically void in Oregon?

Suspension without pay for the duration of interactive process, is that breech of good faith? What can I do to get reinstated?