What's the recourse for a 1099 Contractor Courier on getting money owed?

You may not have considered this but, I’ve handled cases like this. I’ve had several recent clients that were illegally classified as 1099...

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You should be able to get a copy of the writ of garnishment from your employer. They have to be able to justify any deductions they take. That...

Is it legal for an employee to shorten breaks for an employee who takes extra bathroom or personal breaks?

Yes it’s legal. In lieu of normal 10 minute breaks, employers can allow you to take several smaller breaks (like using the restroom) as long as...

I haven't been worked in over a month and a half, even though I'm begging for work. Can i sue?

Absent a contract, there are no minimum hours required. However if you worked enough hours previously, you probably qualify for unemployment...

I’m assuming you didn’t have employment contracts in place. So since they are “at will” employees the superintendent didn’t do anything illegal....

My son gets zero play time. my son only out of the 16 teammate?

I agree with my colleague. Talk to the coach. As a volunteer football coach myself, the primary goal is to win the game and the coach puts the...

Can a restaurant pay a cook a salary of $2600/month for 12 hours a day 6 days a week in the state of washington?

There are many issues raised by this. It’s almost like a bar exam question. I will answer the pieces I am knowledgeable in. A cook is definitely...

Is it leagal for restaurant owner to keep all the tips and not to pay overtime ?

You need to contact a wage and hour attorney who will review the case for free. If he isn’t paying for overtime and stealing your tips you need to...

Employee required to give 5 months notice to leave job, or $15,000 fine. Is this legal in Washington?

It is likely the written contract may be enforceable. That being said you mention the hours are long. Does that mean over 40 hours per? Does the...

Restaurant owner takes all the tips from us. Don’t give us a penny. Is this legal or what can we do about it?

I agree with my colleague. Get a wage an hour attorney engaged. Many will take a case at no fee unless they win. You can potentially recover...