Hi, more information is needed here. Has anyone made any comments to you about your race or why you were the only selected for a paycut? I would reach out to an employment law attorney in your state for a consultation.

Hello, under the Americans with Disabilities Act, you likely do not have protection. However, your leave may be protected under the Family and Medical Leave Act "FMLA", you may have protection depending on the seriousness of the injury, the size of the employer, and other factors. I would... View More

Generally speaking, employers are not required to provide breaks, unless you are a minor under the age of 18. If you need a break for medical reasons, I would reach out to an employment attorney in your state for a consultation.

This is typically dictated by state law. I would reach out to an employment attorney in your state for a consultation.

This may be a breach of contract issue, but more information is needed. I would recommend reaching out to an employment law attorney in your state for a consultation.

More information is needed here. Why did you take time off work? If it was for a medical condition, you may have protection under the ADA or FMLA. I would recommend reaching out to an employment attorney in your state for a consultation.

It is likely an ADA Request for Accommodation or FMLA certification form and you will likely need to fill it out if you wish to keep your job. I would recommend reaching out to an employment law attorney in your state if you have specific questions or want to discuss your options.

Hi more information is needed here. What did you miss work for? Were you sick or do you another medical issue? If you have a medical issue that qualifies as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or a serious health condition under the FMLA, your absence may have been protected. I... View More

Hi, more information is needed here. If you are in an outside sales role, the company is not required to comply with federal law for minimum wage/overtime. It doesn't sound like you are though because you are going to the office every day. More information is needed about what you are actually... View More

Hi more information is needed here. As a general rule of thumb, companies should only provide the dates of hire, the title of a person's position, and pay. I would reach out to an employment law attorney in your state if you feel your previous employer provided false information about you to a... View More

Hello, more information is needed here. Federal law requires your employer to pay you at least the minimum wage for all hours worked, and time and a half for any hours worked above 40 in a workweek. I would reach out to an employment law attorney in your state for a consultation and to discuss... View More

Hello, more information is needed here to fully evaluate your situation. An employer is allowed to do these things, except if it is based on your membership in a protected class (race, religion, disability, etc.) or in response to you engaging in a protected activity (complaining about... View More

Hello, more information is needed here. Why did they pay you according to one method and then another the next time? You should be paid at least the minimum wage for all hours worked. I would reach out to an employment lawyer in your state for a consultation if this is not the case.

Hello, more information is needed here. General sickness is not protected under any federal law. If your illness is caused by a condition that qualifies as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act, you may have some level of protection. There is no protection for car issues. I would... View More

Hello, under Federal Law, attendance at training programs is NOT counted as working time if all four of these criteria are met: : (1) it is outside normal hours, (2) it is voluntary, (3) not job related, and (4) no other work is concurrently performed.

It sounds like there are some issues... View More

Hi, more information is needed here. Your depression and ADHD may qualify as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act. It would be unlawful for your employer to discriminate against you on the basis of your disability (if it qualifies) or terminate you in retaliation requesting an... View More

Hi, I would reach out to an employment lawyer in your state for a consultation. Some states, like Ohio, have laws preventing employers from retaliating or terminating an employee because the employee filed a workers compensation claim.

Hi, more information is needed here. How many hours a week is your husband working? How much is your rent? It sounds like you are saying is isn't necessarily being paid by the hour, but rather whatever the amount of your rent is and regardless of the number of hours he works. It would be... View More

Does your employer have less than 500 employees? The Families First Coronavirus Response Act requires employers with less than 500 employees to provide to all employees two weeks (up to 80 hours) of paid sick leave at the employee’s regular rate of pay where the employee is unable to work because... View More

Generally speaking, an employer can cut your pay as long as it doesn't put you below minimum wage for hourly employees or the minimum salary threshold for exempt employees. It would also be a violation of law to deduct any overtime hours from your pay if you work more than 40 in a week and are... View More