Questions answered by Susan A. Wuchinich

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Is there a minimum number of hours for an exempt salary worker works in a week before he is compensated for overtime. I heard 55

Susan's answer | Answered on November 08, 2014

The rules on managerial employee have changed considerably. I would contact the US Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division to discuss your...

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Should I opt out of my employers new policy stating employees must use arbitration instead of court system for most disputes?

Susan's answer | Answered on October 28, 2014

With most employers this is not an option. Arbitration has many limits that court litigation does not. Simply based on that I would recommend...

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My employer makes exempt employees use a time clock w/ auto 1 hr lunches. Is this fair? See rest of details.

Susan's answer | Answered on October 26, 2014

If you are truly an exempt employee under the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act, you receive a salary for all hours worked regardless is they are 25...

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Do I have a lawsuit?

Susan's answer | Answered on October 25, 2014

You may also search for an attorney through the following two organizations that are composed of plaintiff-side employment lawyers: www.mwela.org...

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Is this legal?!

Susan's answer | Answered on October 20, 2014

If your employer is subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and you qualify as a tipped employee under the there are restrictions on how...

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Can an employer contact prior employment NOT listed on your application?

Susan's answer | Answered on October 11, 2014

Unless you have an enforceable contract setting forth the terms and conditions of employment, including that you can only be terminated for good...

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Fighting for unemployment

Susan's answer | Answered on October 10, 2014

I recommend that you contact your local legal services office ASAP. Legal services are free if you qualify and you very well might as you are...

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I was fired for discarding awards, At first they claimed workplace violence, now they say I threatened someone. any recourse?

Susan's answer | Answered on October 07, 2014

I would consult with your local legal services organization. Since you are unemployed, you may very likely qualify for free assistance. Since...

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Can I rightfully sue my employer for wrongful termination?? (Fabricated story)

Susan's answer | Answered on October 04, 2014

Unfortunately, in Virginia as in most of the United States, you can be fired for cause or no cause. There are exceptions to this policy but from...

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I was recently terminated without a reason because of a conversation I had in a confined office space. What should I do?

Susan's answer | Answered on October 03, 2014

Unless you have a valid employment contract stating that you can only be terminated for good cause, you will not be able to challenge this...

Susan A. Wuchinich's Answers (2103)

Is there a minimum number of hours for an exempt salary worker works in a week before he is compensated for overtime. I heard 55

Should I opt out of my employers new policy stating employees must use arbitration instead of court system for most disputes?

My employer makes exempt employees use a time clock w/ auto 1 hr lunches. Is this fair? See rest of details.

Do I have a lawsuit?

Is this legal?!

Can an employer contact prior employment NOT listed on your application?

Fighting for unemployment

I was fired for discarding awards, At first they claimed workplace violence, now they say I threatened someone. any recourse?

Can I rightfully sue my employer for wrongful termination?? (Fabricated story)

I was recently terminated without a reason because of a conversation I had in a confined office space. What should I do?