Wrongful termination?

If you have a disability recognized under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), you may be able to challenge your discharge as being a...

Can an employer ask if you hired a lawyer to take legal action against them

Yes, the employer can ask this question. The 5th Amendment against self incrimination or the Miranda warning is inapplicable in this instance...

Im a salary employee and i am scheduled 90 hours for 2 weeks but my check stub says 80 hours for 2 weeks is this legal?

It depends on whether you are properly classified as an exempt employee under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). If you have been so classified,...

I have never been paid overtime in the three years I have worked more than 80 hours. Can I still file a claim and request

The statute of limitation for the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) does not stop until a complaint is filed in a court of competent jurisdiction. ...

Should I send again or just wait it out ? Should I also contact eeoc

A word of caution - before you ever do this, you should always consult with an attorney first to make sure that what you are reporting is a legally...

I'm an independent contractor and was just fired. They were paying for housing and told me to be out in three days? Is that lega

I would contact your local legal aid office ASAP and request an appointment for a consultation with an attorney about what legal recourses you...

A background was done manslaughter first degree was found, I was fired from the job. Then I disputed it. They found the mistake

The problem is that in Virginia, under the employment-at-will doctrine, you can be fired for cause or no cause. So even without the erroneous...

I have a misdemeanor and disclosed this on the application. I was still hired and asked to orientation.

Do you know what you were fired for? Unless you can pinpoint the reason, it will be difficult to provide guidance.

Can I pursuit any kind of legal action with my employer?

As to getting paid, if the employer does not pay you within the next pay period, I suggest that you file a claim with Virginia's Department of...

Virginia has no law requiring payment of overtime. Regardless, if this place is subject to the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act, which it probably...