Can an employer make a rule that employees can't leave during lunch break?

Generally speaking, if your employer requires you to work during your lunch break, you have to be paid for that time. If you're just required to...

I was told I'd be absorbed into the new company, complained about a coworker and now I'm being laid off. Is this retaliation?

Although more facts are needed, you may have a claim of retaliation. It may be worth your while to consult with an employment lawyer in your area....

My employer is going out of town and says our next paychecks will be "estimated". Is this legal?

Generally speaking, employees have to be paid for all hours worked in a workweek. Some employers will try to "roll over" hours from one week to...

If I make a complaint about unpaid overtime to DOL and suddenly start receiving poor performance reviews, should I contact them?

It sounds like you may have a retaliation claim. In my experience, the DOL is not very effective at getting very good results for plaintiffs. It...

Wrongfully terminated by the dictator boss who settled down personal scores. Offered a severance but feels I should teach lesson

What are your questions?

Re EEOC: I have a Right-to-Sue Letter. Does the cap still apply?

Under federal law, the maximum you can receive in damages against a company with over 500 employees is $300,000. At this point though, you should...

What are some jobs 11 year olds can do legally?

Because we place a high premium on children being educated first and because of the high risk of exploitation by adults, we greatly restrict the...

Can I sue my ex boss for wrongful accusation, no evidence for demotion, and was not properly trained. forcing me to quit.

I agree with Ms. Sargeant's analysis. With the possible exception of your paycheck, there is not much here that would justify legal action.

Regarding your overtime claim, your LLC likely cannot bring the lawsuit to recover the overtime you worked. The Fair Labor Standards Act...

What is my company liable for when outsourcing labor?

I agree with my colleagues that more facts are needed. As a general matter, companies are permitted to outsource labor to other countries.