Is THIS a hostile work environment?

In order to maintain a hostile environment claim, the unpleasant conditions have to be based on a PROHIBITED form of discrimination, e.g., race,...

Got fired today over using coupon the register print and the customer dont want them , we never told not to use these coupon

Virginia is an at-will state, which means that the employer may fire you for no cause or good cause but cannot fire you for prohibited...

Does what an employer makes effect whether or not they are required to pay their employees overtime?

There are two forms of coverage under the Fair Labor Standards Act.(FLSA) One is enterprise coverage. In enterprise coverage, if the employer has...

I believe I was fired for having postpartum depression. What can I do?

Depression can be considered a disability under the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); if you are able to perform the essential duties...

My employer had paid me for the last month after I quit.

It is unclear what you issue is. First you say that if you broke the contract, you would have to pay have the money you earned during the period...

I filed a complaint with HR now I believe I am at risk to lose my job. How can I protect my rights?

As a caution,BEFORE you ever report what you believe to be wrongdoing, you should always check to find out whether any protections exist against...

My former employer told the VA Labor Board I have not been paid because there are charges pending against me for theft. NOT TRUE

In general, to show defamation, a person must show that the information was false, that it was published to a third party, that there was harm on...

First call the US Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division in your area to file a complaint; you will have to give permission to use your name. ...

Do I need an employment lawyer?

Does your plant policy provide you with a means of appealing your immediate supervisor's actions? If so, I would use it to try to see if you can...

Do I need an employment/disability attorney?

If the employer is subject to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the employee can perform the basic duties of the job with reasonable...