About vacations at work

Your Employee Handbook should detail the use of vacation time. Most companies do not pay for unused vacation time and some even have "use it or...

Is the 1/2 hour for lunch considered part of your 8 hour journey or is it "off the grid" since you are not working?

If you worked through lunch every day and did not take a lunch, it would be overtime. If you worked 8 hours and the company gave you a meal break...

I was charged with creating a hazardous environment and the charge is very vague, what would be a good defense

I am going to move this question because it is not a sexual harassment question.

Employment contract expiring and defamation protection?

The good news is that you have an employment contract. Like my colleagues said, you can file a claim against the employer for a breach. If you...

Pro Se ? I've prepared very strong complaint. Perhaps I should hire an attorney for minimal representation?

I agree with both my colleagues who previously responded. A complaint does not have to list EVERY fact; only the elements of the complaint and...

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Is my employer entitled to and can he demand any part of my tips in this case half

You need to see the specific law in Washington and to consult a Washington wage and hour attorney. Basically, under federal law, ALL tips...

What defines an employee for the purposes of Labor code section 1102.5?

I think your question is too vague. Each statute has its own definition. However, you are right, the definitions are entirely different. It...

I was denied unemployment for misconduct

An employment/labor attorney will be able to help you answer your questions related to unemployment. You should easily be able to find one in...

Pharmacist signed non-compete agreement due to working for compounding pharmacy. Can he engage in cosmetics compounding?

Without reading your restrictive covenant, most attorneys could not answer this. You should take the document you signed to an attorney for review...

Should I stay employed with my employer if I was retaliated against for reporting unethical practices?

There is not enough information here for anyone to assess whether you should quit. What you need to do is fine an employment and labor attorney in...