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Because I live within 50 miles of my company headquarters, I’m required to go into the office 2 days a week. I’ve no issue with going into the office, but my parent needs surgery and will need home supervision for a couple months. No one else is able to care for this parent. I’d like to work... View More 
answered on Jul 9, 2024
The FMLA is a complicated statute, and it cannot be said with certainty whether or not what your employer is doing is "legal." I think there is a more viable, potential issue with discrimination by association under a certain provision of the ADA. I'd reach out for a consultation.
He IS HR and every other role and the handbook is 4 pages long and not addressed in any way. She has contacted former co-workers and they said that they weren't paid. Most were so happy to leave they didn't ask. Vacation and sick time are one bank. Any thoughts?
answered on Aug 10, 2024
Generally, the employer can follow its established policy of paying out or not paying out accrued PTO. If it does not have a policy, then it must pay out vacation time. Sick time is less clear.
over, we are paid the same. Our company is partnering with another company we will be employed by. They will pay us per point.
They are adjusting points to line up with our current salary, but if we are under points for the week we will get paid less, so if volume down, meaning not as many... View More
answered on Jul 9, 2024
Hi, more information is needed in this case. Specifically, how is a "point" determined to have been attained and how much is paid per "point." I'd reach out for a consultation.
I have a customer that I renovated a bathroom for. They were unhappy with everything from the start. Nothing wrong with the work. But they're extremely picky. They are now asking for proof of insurance, which I do have. Do I have to provide it after contract was already signed? Also I had them... View More
answered on May 27, 2024
Do you have a written agreement with the customer? I would not provide the insurance policy before speaking with an attorney. More facts here are needed.
Engine is bad. Labor to change is over 7000 and GRade A says they only have to pay me $250 because they say it’s warranty and not DOA or that there is no difference!
answered on May 27, 2024
Hello,
This situation depends on the language of the warranty. I would recommend reaching out to an attorney to have the warranty language reviewed.
answered on May 27, 2024
Hello,
FMLA issues are usually fact intensive determinations. Many questions need to be answered, and there is not enough information here to provide a proper analysis. I would reach out to an attorney to discuss this matter ASAP.
The company's name is Beltmay LLC in Los Angeles, CA. Their address is 1801 Century Park E, #1540,
Los Angeles, CA 90067. This is the only address I can find for it but I believe this company is fraudulent. I have reported it to the BBB but they were not helpful.
answered on May 27, 2024
Hello,
How many hours did you work? All employers are required under state and federal law to pay their employees at least the minimum wage for all hours worked. I would reach out to an attorney to discuss your options.
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... View 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... View 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... View 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... View 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... View 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... View 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.
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