Are you being paid for all hours worked? That would be the only legal violation I see here. I don't see anything unlawful about your boss having you care for two people. If you are not being paid for all the hours you work, there could be an overtime or minimum wage issue here. I would reach... View More

Hello, you need to reach out to an employment law attorney in the state in which the non-compete is governed by. There is usually a choice of law provision towards the end of the agreement. Non-compete laws vary state to state, so only an attorney licensed to practice in the state in which it... View More

Hi, more information is needed here. An accommodation request does not give you priority if the employer has a policy that an employee must apply for a vacant position and they are given the same opportunity as the other applicants. However, some courts have held the opposite, and the disabled... View More

Hello, more information is needed here. There isn't really anything you can do from a legal standpoint, unless you can show that the people getting paid a higher hourly rate are in jobs similar to yours, and that your lesser pay rate is discriminatory based on your gender, race, religion, etc.... View More

Hi, more information is needed here. This does not sound illegal, but rather, beneficial to you. If they are allowing you to have time off as an accommodation, it should not count against you for any absence related discipline. If you are having trouble with a request for accommodation outside of a... View More

Hi, more information is needed here. Are you paid for the time you actually spend on the phone? Is there a fixed amount of time that you are required to call back if you miss a call? There are many factors to determine whether on-call time is compensable. I would reach out to an employment law... View More

Hello, more information is needed here. What is the specific accommodation you are requesting? It depends on that and the response the employer provides. I would reach out to an employment law attorney in your state for a consultation.

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.