What can I do?

Contact your local legal aid office ASAP (today) ; if you qualify, the office (http://cvlas.org/) should be able to counsel and possibly represent...

Is it legal for an employer to give an annual raise to all employees except clerical staff?

Unless you are covered by a union contract or have a personal employment contract specifying that you are entitled to such an annual raise, there...

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Can an employee be verbally suspended with a written notice in the state of Virginia?

In addition to what information has already been, if you are a employed by a public agency or you are covered by union contract, the employer must...

Is it legal for him to not pay me?

Under the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), if an employer (that is subject to this law) suffers or permits an employee to work, the...

I am 100% commission based. Can my employer force me to work 45 hours per week and force me to work 55 hours some weeks?

Yes, it can unless you have a valid employment contract that states otherwise; regardless, you may be entitled to over-time if your employer is...

Yes; the employer can do that as the employer can fire you because you are out ill. That said, however, there are limitations. The employer cannot...

I have proof (voice recordings) that my employer sabotaged my employment and falsely terminated me. What should I do?

You should consult with an attorney either through this website, your local bar referral, or the following two organizations that are composed of...

Can you draw unemployment if you quit because you have not been trained and your work load is that of 5 people

In Virginia, you must have a truly compelling reason for leaving your employment before you can be considered to have quit for good cause. ...

Hourly pay instead of salary?

Most probably not under the Fair Labor Standards Act as that extends back 2-3 years as described by the previous responder; if you have a written...

As a state employee, you probably have rights of appeal that private employee do not. I would contact an attorney for a consultation through this...