Wrongful termination

Ohio is an at-will employment state, meaning employers may terminate an employee for no reason or any reason not contrary to law. Reasons contrary...

I was recently fired from a job I held for a year. What can they say about me to potential employers?

You should be aware that employers in some states have protection for employer references. States currently having statutes protecting employer...

I agree with the prior answer. You should consider consulting a local labor and employment attorney. You may also want to consider filing a...

I live in Indiana. Can my employer interfere with my last paycheck?

If an Indiana employer fails to pay wages in a timely manner, one of two similar Indiana laws may be invoked. One is called the Wage Payment Statue...

Can I fire an employee on the same day he calls in sick?

You should consult with a Texas attorney to review your situation in consideration of Texas law. When employment is at-will, you can terminate an...

Is it beneficial for me to report my employers' lack of overtime reporting and compensation?

You are correct that you are required to be paid for the hours you work by both the Ohio laws and Fair Labor Standards Act. You are also correct...

To further discuss the prior answer, under Federal Law Section 13(a)(1) of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) provided an exemption from both...

How is overtime calculated when you get paid on the 1st and 15th of each month?

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) , which prescribes standards for the basic minimum wage and overtime pay, affects most private and public...

I want to divorce my husband

The Onondaga County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service can be found at http://www.onbar.org/referral/referralinfo.htm You should also...

What can i do

You should consult a knowledgeable labor and employment attorney in Missouri. I would suggest looking through Avvo or your local bar association. ...