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...

Do I have a good case to sue for an unpaid balance for harp services?

I agree with the previous answer posted and want to inform you that even if the prior written agreement is considered replaced by a new contract, ...

Do I need a lawyer?

You do not say what your hourly wage is. If this deduction drops you below the applicable federal minimum wage of $7.25, you can certainly argue a...

Does my employer have the right to make me work more than 40 hours a week without paying me overtime?

If you qualify as an exempt employee under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Section 13(a)(1) exemption for managers (see also regulation 29 CFR...

Non-compete from 11 years. Wording is below, How enforceable will it be?

You should have your non-compete agreement reviewed b y a lawyer, licensed in Virginia, who is competent in this area. You can obtain such an...

I believe I am being discriminated at work . I was demoted despite my experience and salary capped . I am also being over looked

Unless you are dealing with PROHIBITED discrimination, you can do little to improve your current situation. In most instances, HR departments...

I filed for unemployment in May 20010 for a job I was at for 12 years that was closing. I worked a temporary part time job until

Unfortunately, from what you relayed, the last appeal became final and no further appeal is will be allowed. You should contact VEC and explain...

Part 1 of 2: 1.) My employer paid me $2 a hr. below the starting pay for my previous lead position? Can they do that?

I am assuming that you do not have an enforceable personal employment contract that sets forth the conditions under which you agreed to work. ...