I had a freelancer agreement with this company even tho I had a 9-5 schedule at their home office in California. The company is registered in Nevada.
answered on May 9, 2023
You should contact a California employment attorney to discuss your situation and review the contract you signed with you, as your rights and responsibilities in this situation will be dependent on the language in your contract.
I went on medical leave due to complications related to my father's death on September 22, 2022. I had experienced a lot of stress due to his untimely death and the fact that he was scammed out of his life savings in the months prior to his death. On September 20, I had a meeting with two... View More
answered on Apr 25, 2023
Unfortunately, employers have a lot of latitude regarding employee discipline and when and how write-ups are received and stored. There are no laws that would require your employer to remove a write-up from your file, even if the write-up is factually incorrect or inaccurate.
I was told I still had my job and out of nowhere I received a (backdated by 6 days) separation email
answered on Apr 25, 2023
Generally no. In at-will employment states, either you or your employer may terminate the relationship at any time and for any reason, and no written notice of termination is required. The one exception to this rule is if you signed an employment contract with your company that sets forth special... View More
The employee was arrested over the weekend for domestic violence situation outside work hours . This employee works in the medical field and sees patients . How should the employer proceed
answered on Apr 11, 2023
Yes, the employee can be suspended either with or without pay and/or terminated on this basis. If the employee has an employment contract, you should discuss this situation and have the employee's contract reviewed with a Florida employment attorney to ensure any requirements for suspensions... View More
Employer said I cnt sue they don’t fall under 1964 C R act but they have multiple locations with employees
answered on Apr 11, 2023
You should contact a Louisiana employment attorney to discuss your situation in more detail. The answer to this question may depend on whether there is any difference in ownership between your location and any other locations the company may have. Regardless, Louisiana may have state discrimination... View More
My husband and I are employed by a company that is opening a Marijuana farm and dispensary in Puerto Rico. I previously worked for him on other residential projects and he asked me to please move to San Juan temporarily to assist him on finishing some uncompleted projects he had. He stated that... View More
answered on Apr 5, 2023
You should contact a Puerto Rico employment attorney to discuss your situation in further detail. While employers can sometimes take deductions from your pay for the value of housing and other expenses they offer, you still must be paid for the work you perform.
During salary negotiations was advised the posted salary range was incorrect (error by HR) and the actual range is lower. Are they legally bound to the advertised range?
answered on Mar 22, 2023
Generally no. If you are paid on a salary basis, your employer need only pay you at least $684.00 per week assuming you are properly classified as a salaried employee in order to comply with the law.
Is this legal inTexas?
answered on Mar 22, 2023
More information is need to evaluate this situation. The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of an employee's disability, and it permits employees to request reasonable accommodations, such as brief periods of medical leave to treat their condition, in some... View More
If he is legal to work 40+ hours/wk, could you provide the statute his employer can site?
answered on Mar 7, 2023
Federal law does not place any restrictions on the number of hours 17-year-old employees may work. However, you should consult a Washington state attorney regarding if there are any state laws that limit the number of hours that minors may work.
answered on Feb 28, 2023
There are no federal laws that require employers to produce copies of your employment record, either during or after your employment has concluded.
Diseases that make it difficult to stand,walk, and bend and is a cashier?
answered on Feb 14, 2023
You should contact a Michigan employment attorney to discuss further, because these questions are highly dependent on the specific facts of your situation and the job duties you're required to perform. Your accommodation request may or may not be considered reasonable under the Americans with... View More
My boss when against company policy and made me other employees use metal files, and other tools not suitable for the job.
My job makes large electrical resin boxes that go in the ground, and it contains unsaturated, poly resin, silica, and fiberglass. The person who normally grinds the... View More
answered on Feb 14, 2023
You can start by reporting your experience to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). If you'd like to further consult with an attorney regarding this matter, an Oklahoma employment or personal injury attorney would likely be the best fit for your situation.
Health issues with swelling. Some of the swelling was in my gut. Let me add this I am a female and work with all men for these 16 years. My main supervisor started to notice my gut and proceeded to make pregnancy comments (even though he has known I was gay the entire time I worked there) He also... View More
answered on Jan 10, 2023
You should contact an Oklahoma employment attorney to discuss your situation in more detail. While more information is needed here, you should reach out regarding claims for disability discrimination and/or sex discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
My wife was terminated from an Assisted Living facility in retaliation to pending whistleblower allegations.
answered on Jan 10, 2023
You should look for a Colorado-based employment law attorney to discuss this situation further. Best of luck.
As an at will employee, I had to immediately resign my position with my former company. I was unable to give any notice. The company is now telling me that my pay for the last two weeks worked will be at minimum wage instead of my regular pay rate (this is a pay cut of roughly half). They said this... View More
answered on Jan 4, 2023
Generally yes. Federal laws typically only protect against minimum wage and overtime violations, so while this policy resulted in a substantial pay cut to you, it doesn't violate any wage laws.
I signed a contract with a company saying that I agreed to a term of 30 days with them, however, they said this was a misprint. Right below it says that I must provide written notice before terminating my 90-day commitment period. I have initialed both but am wondering, is the 90-day enforceable if... View More
answered on Dec 16, 2022
More information is needed to answer this question, and a review of the agreement you signed will likely be necessary. You should contact a Virginia contract or employment attorney to discuss the specific language in the agreement you signed and how these two terms work together.
Holiday pay Dispute
answered on Dec 6, 2022
More information is needed to answer this question. These terms are sometimes defined in your employee handbook or employment contract (if you have one), and the employer's definition of these terms generally govern whether and how you receive benefits.
Employer is a school district.
answered on Nov 16, 2022
No. There are no laws that require employees to receive time off on any particular day, so your employer is permitted to schedule you for work the day after (or the day of) holidays.
answered on Oct 12, 2022
More information is needed to answer your question, but generally yes. Employers can require their employees to return to work in-person at any time. The one potential exception to this rule is if you have a disability under the ADA that prevents you from working in-office full-time. If you believe... View More
The manager is talking about mandatory OT over the weekend to move everything downstairs.
I work as a lab employee, not part of a moving company. I am not a fan of mandatory OT let alone doing something that has never been my job here before and won't be again.
Is this... View More
answered on Oct 12, 2022
Yes. As long as you are properly compensated for your time spent doing this work, your employer can require its employees to work additional hours to execute the move.
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