Is my employer breaking the law?

In most cases, the symptoms you describe may not meet the requirements under the ADA or FMLA to require the employer to grant time off. If your...

Can my employer win a case against me for violating a non-compete contract.

As others point out, it really depends on the non-compete contract you signed. There are so many variables it is hard to go over all the...

What are my rights after being verbally attacked at work in a staff meeting where department head was present.

An employer generally has a defense against hostile work environment claims from co-workers when they have a policy against harassment, inform...

Issue with Department of Labor

Federal law requires all employees to have a form I-9 on file showing their documentation for authorization to work. Without those documents, the...

Can a restaurant bUT you on a do not hire for going away to college?

Generally speaking, an employer can choose not to rehire an employee that quits, unless the reason for not rehiring them is in retaliation for...

Can you be terminated from a Job in Maryland if you work for thirty days and then fired for something on my background

I am not licensed in Maryland, so you should consult with a Maryland employment attorney. Generally speaking, an employer can terminate you based...

Employment laws are in place to protect employees only. It is possible that your spouse's affair could violate the company's policies, especially...

If I feel that I have been victimized at work what can i do

If a coworker is creating a hostile work environment based on another employee's sex (or other protected category such as race, religion or...

Can you sue a company ?

An employer can require current employees to give permission for background checks in Virginia. If the background check is being done by an...

Can a job offer be revoked if there is a poor credit report but the job requires no contact with money?

In general an employer can require a credit investigation as a condition for a job, but there are several limitations. If the background check is...