Exempt employee but performing duties as a nonexempt employee?

You may have a cause of action for failure to pay overtime. One thing the courts will look at is the percentage of time that you spend performing...

Work place retaliation Help

It sounds like you may have a work comp retaliation case. I'm not sure about Alabama, but some states require that you be terminated or...

Job application question, regarding criminal questions?

Typically, convictions you receive while a minor are under seal and cannot be discovered with a criminal background check. I can't say for sure...

Contract labor worker but treated as an employee

On the facts given, you may have a cause of action for unjust enrichment. In addition to potentially recovering some of the taxes you have paid,...

I am on 90 days probation period with a new dream job. Finally I got it! On other hand

I don't see much in the way of a cause of action here. While employers have a right to expect you to come to work, the Family and Medical Leave...

Is there any action I can take?

On the facts you have provided, I don't see a viable cause of action. Unfortunately, employers will sometimes make decisions without getting all of...

Can I sue for nonpayment of what previous employer owes me?

It sounds like you may have a good breach of contract claim. Given the amount at issue, small claims court is probably the way to go. The most...

If I file a "wage claim" with the OK DOL, do they only recuperate lost wages up to min. wage standard of $7.25 like US DOL?

That's correct, the DOL is only authorized to recover minimum wages and overtime compensation. In my experience, they will typically not push as...

What is the maximum amount that you can receive in a sexual harassment and retaliation case in federal court?

Front pay and compensatory damages are available for such claims under Title VII. There are caps on compensatory and punitive damages, however. ...

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Do I need a lawyer for not being paid overtime?

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, overtime is calculated based on a fixed and regularly recurring 168 hour period or seven consecutive 24-hour...