Employment question, from an employer

If you want answers to these sorts of questions, your best bet is to pay an employment lawyer in CA to assist you. It will almost certainly be...

In California, employees are presumed to be "at will." At-will employees may be terminated for any reason, so long as it's not illegal. If you...

As an employer, may I withhold wages or tips from an employee who is responsible for a cash register that is short of sales?

Short answer: no, at least not in NY. I suspect WA is the same answer.

Discrimination due to a disability. Should I get an attorney happen 60 days ago

Nothing you have described amounts to discrimination. You informed them of this condition, and they've requested documents to determine...

You should provide your employer with your correct social security number. As it sounds like you anticipate, that might create a problem for you,...

Is it legal for the company i work for to terminate my employment because of a handicap?

It's really impossible to answer based on what you've stated. It depends on what your disability is, and whether you can perform the essential...

How is the best way to handle an employer that is withholding a paycheck?

I'd call the accountant again, and/or owner if you are still on good terms. Tell them that the manager is trying to interfere with your last...

My son-in-law has not been paid overtime since he began working for a company

From what you've described, yes, it sounds like he'd have a viable claim for overtime against his stepfather. That being said, there's a...

Was this wrongful termination?

From what you've described, it doesn't sound like it. You weren't fired during the term of your contract; your contract was not renewed. Unless...

Do I have any recourse when being fired for "hearsay"?

Probably not. Absent a contract that provides some standard of review for termination decisions (such as a union agreement), in an...