I work for a solo PI attorney. Is it illegal for him to not give me any breaks during my work hours. Ie no lunch break?

The same is true for the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act. Unless the employer is deducting for a lunch break of at least 30 minutes during which...

Can I be fired if I leave work early because of the weather?

Unfortunately, yes. Virginia is a state where you can be fired for cause, no cause or even bad cause-provided the reason is not based on...

It depends on whether you are classed as an independent contractor or an employee. If you are truly an independent contractor, the answer would be...

In order to be eligible for unemployment, you must be able and available for work. As you are on long-term disability, it appears that at present...

Can I be fired for not signing a performance review?

If you refuse to sign the employer may fire you because Virginia is an at-will state where you can be fired for cause, no cause or even bad...

This is a very common reaction from employers. I hope that you had a successful performance prior to this last one. At your earliest convenience,...

You should consult ASAP with an attorney who is experienced in handling disability (ADA) cases; if you are able to do the job with reasonable...

No. If you boss told you that your services are no longer needed, it could be interpreted as a lay off or a termination. Please see my legal...

This AVVO category may not be the correct one but if you are talking about a supervisor at a place of employment, there may be little you can do...

Do I have any rights?

I strongly suggest that you contact an employment attorney to discuss your situation. Please be advised that anything that you post on AVVO's Q&A...