Does my boss have to pay me time and a half after 40hrs?

Probably. The law requires an employer to pay time-an-a-half for hours over 40 in a workweek. Some industries and jobs are exempt (salesmen,...

Can employer deduct a rental/usage fee from every paycheck for employers equipment that must be used by in order to perform job

Generally speaking, the employer can only deduct amounts required by law (taxes) and amount to which you agree (401k, and other benefits).

Can the employer not honor the posted starting salary?

Your facts are not clear but it sounds like when they offered the job to you formally the salary was lower than the amount on the job posting. If...

Is a document considered binding if the person who was suppose to sign it didn't?

A document that is not signed is not binding. But you may have a contract without it....most agreements are not required to be in writing. But...

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Hi, I was force to sign on with the new O/S company as my old comp wanted to get rid of us.

See an employment lawyer. Take all the docs with you.

I am a 1099. I wrk for 6 wks, but only got 1 week paid. Is it breaking the contract agreement? can I sue the company?

Sounds like a contract to work for weeks, that you did so, and the other side only paid you for 1 week. Sound like a breach of contract lawsuit. ...

An offer letter may be an employment contract ... depend on what it says. But it probably isn't. The amendment might be binding...depends on what...

Can I be sued for check fraud if I took out an online payday loan in Illinois and stoped making payments because I lost my job?

It is not "check fraud" to fail to make loan payments. That is just a breach of contract situation. The other attorney answers point out the...

Can I receive unemployment for refusal of work?

A "Refusal to Work" makes you ineligible for benefits if the work refused was "suitable." The work was not suitable if the wage was "substantially...

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My company is offering 12 weeks severance after I have worked for 29 years. Would it be a waste of time trying for better ?

Depends. Do you have an employment agreement that says you should get more? Does the employer have a policy that says you should get more? A...