Can my prior employer keep my paycheck without my permission to reimburse for me stealing from him?

The short answer is no, an employer cannot withhold final wages from an employee for any reason unless the employee voluntarily agrees in writing. ...

Employment Laws - FLSA - How can Defendant win attorneys fees from Plaintiffs for filing frivolous lawsuit and wasting my time?

Generally speaking, if an employer paid an employee for overtime hours but doesn't have a record of those hours or payments (as may happen if the...

Is it legal for an individual to operate a video camera to record actions in a common area?

Generally speaking, you can record video of people in public places without violating any law, but if your camera is also recording audio, then you...

Can I sue a company for firing me due to pregnancy?

Employees cannot be terminated just for being pregnant. If the employee was unable to do the job because of her pregnancy, an employer mus treat...

I am changing the practice area from Employment to Immigration to help you get an answer to your question. You should consult an immigration...

Do I have an actual discrimination case I should file w/ the EEOC in my state?

If a supervisor cooks up a reason to terminate an employee after that employee complains they are being discriminated against, that would generally...

I owe my employer money but would like to change jobs

Federal and state law require that non-exempt hourly employees receive at least minimum wage for all hours worked, and the employer cannot deduct...

Is false report prejudice/hate ban from gym an illegal contract breach if "sole discretion" clause requires undesirable conduct?

I am changing the practice area of your question from Franchising to Consumer Protection. I can't help ask though, why not just find another gym? ...

How long does my boss have to give me my paycheck

Hourly employees in Virginia normally need to be paid either every two weeks or twice a month. If an employer doesn't pay by that time, employees...

An employer is not supposed to ask for any specific type of identification, but is supposed to provide you with the Form I-9 which gives you a...