Can my manager discourage employees from taking leave through FMLA?

I suggest that you discuss your situation with the US Department of Labor... See brochure link below. The Department should not use your name...

What steps should I take after being suspended to prevent my termination, if I haven't done anything wrong?

You can be fired for cause or no cause in Virginia as it adheres to the employment-at-will doctrine. There are exceptions to this doctrine based...

Do I need to take legal action?

As to unemployment compensation, you do not say where you are in the appeal process; as you are still unemployed, I would contact Central Valley...

Can a lawyer be reported to the Bar Association for unethical behavior such as stalking?

You should contact a lawyer or an organization focused on domestic violence to discuss getting a protective order. This is not an employment...

Employment

If your parents are working over 40 hours per week for the same employer and receive no overtime premium, you may want to contact the US Department...

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Most employers have policies against being under the influence of drugs or alcohol at work. Even if you were not warned against such use, it would...

In Virginia, you can be fired for cause or no cause as the state adheres to the at-will doctrine of employment. There are exceptions to this...

I work for a company that requires me to be on call for emergencys I get paidto go out on calls but not to talk to customer

This appears to be an hours worked violation under the Fair Labor Standards Act -- provided you are not exempt as discussed below under the Act. ...

“A number of employees in a company that builds cell towers were changed from salary to hourly employees.

If you are due over-time pay as a result of this change, you can also file a complaint with the US Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division. ...

My daughter with a home health agency and work long hours but she do not get overtime after 40 is that legal.

Virginia has no overtime statute, so employees must rely on the federal Fair Labor Standard Act, which provides both minimum wage and overtime...