I was a consultant, I changed my employer and now my employer reversed my check for the last month, what should i do?

Depending on the amount owed, it might be better to bring an unpaid wages claim in special civil court. The NJ DOL can take awhile in handling the...

Unemploymen after being terminated for not being able to relocate.

It is incredible how despicable some company practices are. I would have a field day arguing against that one. However, I would always advise you...

Can a person be fired from their employment for sending a text on personal time and to non-employee persons?

Yes. You can be terminated by mistake in fact. You have to show that the termination was based upon a protected reason such as race, religion,...

Is my employer refusing to make a reasonable accomodation for pregnancy limitations? Possibly putting health at risk.

Regarding the lifting issue, it is without a doubt that since he has previously offered for others to assist you, he appears to be failing to...

Can an employer single out an employee for not being on time

Yes and yes.

What steps should be taken to enforce taking breaks at work

Neither the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) nor Georgia law require breaks or meal periods be given to workers.

What can I do if my employer does not comply with their own rules?

When employers offer short breaks (usually lasting about 5 to 20 minutes), federal law considers the breaks as compensable work hours that would be...

Is it legal for a company to require an employee to clock out to travel for company business?

If an employer sends an employee to a remote work location to perform a job function they are responsible for paying wages for the travel time. An...

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If I worked and only got payed a hour rate past 40 hours can I sue for backpay?

Please describe the nature of your work, along with title, duties and responsibilities.

If I break the company policy does this disqualifiy me for unemployment benefits?

What did you "purportedly" do? This are very fact based matters. To be disqualified, completely, it must rise to a certain level of intent or...