I was placed on administrative leave 3 days ago, no prior disciplinary action per company policy, think it is unpaid leave

Assuming you followed this employer's work rules with respect to calling out sick, consider drafting a respectful email to HR requesting to know: ...

If the receipt of your severance was conditioned upon your execution of a complete release of all claims against this employer, you may collect UC...

Can my employer deny my waiver of meal period in MA?

"Can my employer deny my request to skip lunch?" My answer is an unqualified "Yes". While skipping lunch to continue to work in your view would...

Is it workplace harassment when your supervisor

I agree with Attorney Pedersen and would add that you may wish to consider reaching out to your supervisor in a respectful manner, asking for the...

As an employment lawyer who regularly represents individuals and employers, I fully agree with Attorney Pedersen counsel to you. In my view,...

I think you would be best served by reaching out to a criminal defense attorney for assistance with this matter. AVVO is an excellent website to...

Yes, this is legal. Although I can well understand why you would naturally view this as an adverse employment action, the new owner is within...

Is it legal for my Employer to deduct two Days of My pay for only one day of absence as punishment. If I didn’t sign anything?

This is clearly illegal. Consider contacting your Iowa Department of Labor to file a wage complaint if your employer keeps to his promised...

Do I have to notify my employer I'm receiving more pay then they told me I'd be receiving from a promotion?

I suggest that you consider doing two things: (1) set up a meeting with your current boss to review your job duties since being promoted; and (2)...

Employee lunch break question

Although I am not licensed in Minnesota, wage and hour issues make up a large part of the work I do. Having said as much, under the Fair Labor...