I'm in independent contractor being asked to perform tasks for which I was not hired, at the threat of being fired

Employees are often misclassified as independent contractors by employers to avoid payment of over-time premium and taxes. I suggest that you...

Are my employment rights being violated?

You may have a workmens compensation claim. I would contact an attorney who specializes in such claims either through this website, your local bar...

Biometric scanning question.

As a general rule, an employer can require a finger-print test just like a urine test as long as it is used for a legitimate business purpose; ...

As long as you are acting on behalf of others and not just yourself, bullying in the workplace can qualify as protected concerted activity for...

I was terminated from my job due to assignments my supervisor had me doing every since i was employed at my job.

Since you live in Richmond, I strongly suggest that you make an appointment with Central Valley Legal Aid Society (www.cvlas.org) to see if they...

Will running a small side-business in DC prevent me from getting Virginia unemployment benefits?

I believe I responded to this query in a private email earlier. Regardless, please see my guide on the this- Virginia Unemployment Compensation...

I live in Virginia and was fired on Wednesday with no reason. I was terrorized by my boss starting after first week.

Under the Virginia Wage Payment statute, you must be paid on the date that you would REGULARLY be paid for the hours worked. So if you are to be...

What should I do hired as independent contractor, I think I'm misclassified and should be employee

As a past investigater with the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division, I can tell you that the name of the per who files the complaint...

Human Resources : I know a person who is applying for a security management job who has beaten his wife. Should I tell?

I agree with Mr. Podesta below; if you do decide to out him, you want to be very careful how you go about as your job may be in jeopardy once you...

Fired from Wal-Mart on Thursday

Since you do not have a union or do not appear to be the victim of discrimination, there is not much you can do except to get statements from...