
answered on Aug 4, 2021
Hello, this is an issue that is usually governed by state law. Are you having a minimum wage or overtime issue? I would reach out to an employment law attorney in your state to see what can be done.

answered on Aug 4, 2021
Hi, I don't see anything inherently wrong with this. However, the employer does have a duty to return you to the same or similar position when you return from FMLA. I would reach out to an employment law attorney in your state if you have any issues.
I currently am being compensated either by an hourly rate or from my earned commission, which ever one is greater. I am required to clock in and work a full 40 hour week plus I am being told less than 24 hours in advance that I will have to work on weekends, every week when my commission is higher... Read more »

answered on Aug 4, 2021
Hello, more information is needed here. You need to meet several requirements to be exempt from overtime: certain job duties and to receive pay on a salary basis. I would reach out to an employment law attorney in your state for a consultation.
Was forced to leave my current location for no reason.

answered on Aug 4, 2021
Hello, more information is needed here. Discrimination and retaliation would be unlawful if it is based on your race, religion, disability, or other protected class or activity. I would reach out to an employment law attorney in your state for a consultation.
I have vertigo and turned in paperwork to my general manager at work but still received written referrals for being late and not showing up when I am having vertigo can I be fired for it

answered on Jul 14, 2021
Hi more information is needed here. If your vertigo qualifies as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act, and you request a reasonable accommodation, the employer should work with you on getting an accommodation you need. I would reach out to an employment law attorney in your state... Read more »

answered on Jul 14, 2021
Hello, more information is needed here. Are you categorized as a 1099 independent contractor or W2 employee? How many hours per week are you working? I would reach out to an employment law attorney in your state for a consultation.
I Informed HR that I was going to be needing to use some of my 12 weeks allowance of FMLA. I had seen a doctor the day I let HR know. The doctor just needed the forms from the HR department of work but she had given me a note excusing me starting on June 29th 2021. Then today on June 30th 2021 I... Read more »

answered on Jul 7, 2021
Hello, more information is needed here. It would be unlawful for the employer to consider your use of FMLA in a decision to terminate you. I would reach out to an employment law attorney to schedule a consultation.
I was hired for customer support/call center. For 3 weeks, my manager has had customer support doing warehouse jobs- picking & shipping.

answered on Jul 7, 2021
Hello, more information is needed here. If you have a note from a doctor requesting a reason accommodation for a medical condition that qualifies as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company should engage in an interactive process to accommodate your disability. I would... Read more »
I'm trying to get more info and see how to go about my situation because I feel I am being discriminated against for being pregnant and since giving birth but have very little proof.

answered on Jun 24, 2021
Hello, more information is needed here. I would recommend reaching out to an employment law attorney in your state first.
I was diagnosed with a serious form of cancer & got fired due to missing 7days in a yr.

answered on Jun 24, 2021
Hello, more information is needed here. Did you miss due to your cancer? I would highly recommend reaching out to an employment law attorney to discuss this situation.

answered on Jun 17, 2021
Hello, more information is needed here. Are you paid hourly? The employer is required to pay you at least the minimum wage for all hours worked, and at a rate of one and one-half times your regular hourly rate for hours worked over 40. There may be an issue here if they are deducting hours in weeks... Read more »
I quit due to commute issues and other personal reasons and I checked the company payroll app to see how much I’m supposed to get paid but it only says I get paid for one day. Is this correct or should I get in contact with the payroll manager?

answered on Jun 17, 2021
Hello, more information is needed here. The company is required to pay you at least the minimum wage for all hours you worked and and time and a half of our hourly wage if you were paid hourly for all hours worked above 40 in a workweek. I would wait to see how much you are paid and then reach out... Read more »

answered on Jun 9, 2021
Hello, generally speaking, an attorney cannot compel the company to provide information unless a lawsuit is filed. More information is needed here to evaluate your situation. I would reach out to an employment law attorney in your state for a consultation.
Do I have a case? I was in excellent health before injury and my age was not a problem. Injury had nothing to do with age, instead work station and vendor communication did. Before injury co-workers and local management had no idea of my age from appearance and job performance. Records were at... Read more »

answered on Jun 9, 2021
Hi, more information is needed here. Were you injured on the job and filed a workers compensation claim? Some states have an anti-retaliation law that prohibits retaliation for filing a workers compensation claim. I would reach out to an employment law attorney in your state for a consultation.
Hi, I am trying to understand repayment money I owe to my previous employer. Here is what happened, I started working remotely in May 2020 but did not move to actual location until August 2020 due to Covid-19 pandemic. I quit my job in May 2021, one year after I was hired. Relocation contract... Read more »

answered on Jun 2, 2021
Hello, more information is needed here. Has the company contacted you about the possible repayment obligation? I would reach out to an employment law attorney in your state for a consultation.
School Principal laid off due to Covid. No reasonable assurance given to return to job.

answered on Jun 2, 2021
Whether you are entitled to it is one question, but I would recommend applying regardless. If you have specific questions about unemployment, I would reach out to an unemployment law attorney in your state.
Isn’t this coercion and undue influence? Isn’t this a violation of the Informed Consent Law?
https://law.justia.com/codes/new-jersey/2013/title-26/section-26-14-4/
And what about religious exemptions?
https://law.justia.com/codes/new-jersey/2013/title-26/section-26-1a-9.1/
Thank you!

answered on May 27, 2021
Generally speaking, in the employment law context, you can only request to not be required to have it if you have a religious objection or a disability/medical condition. I would reach out to an employment law attorney in your state for a consultation.
Workplace discepencies

answered on May 27, 2021
As far as workplace discrepancies, generally speaking, you need to be a member of a protected class or engage in a protected activity to have a claim against an employer. I would reach out to an employment law attorney in your state for a consultation.
It has been 2 months since working there and they haven’t payed nor do they do the mangers or store answer there phone

answered on May 25, 2021
Hello, employers are required to pay in accordance with federal overtime and minimum wage laws. If you weren't paid at all, or a portion of your pay was withheld, you may have a minimum wage violation claim. If you worked overtime during the period, you may have an overtime claim as well. I... Read more »
Stole for past 2 years.
Never turned into IRS or reported work to SSI.
STOLE ppp money. Never received checks for 2 months of my work.

answered on May 26, 2021
Hello, more information is needed here. Were your hours deducted or how specifically were you a victim of wage theft? Were you paid hourly and worked more than 40 hours in a week? Employers are required to pay all employees in accordance with federal and state minimum wage and overtime laws. I... Read more »
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