More information is needed here. If you have followed up with your employer regarding your exemption status and continue to be ignored, and if you have been on unpaid leave status during this 6-week timeframe, then you may want to discuss your situation with an Oklahoma employment attorney and... View More

You should contact a Massachusetts employment attorney to discuss your situation. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is unlawful for employers to retaliate against employees based on requests for accommodations (or, in your situation, complaints that the accommodation requested is not... View More

Your nephew's job is permitted to ask for a negative covid test or vaccination from your nephew, but they are not permitted to request negative covid tests or other medical information for everyone living in his household.

Employees must be paid for their work, and your employer's system issues do not give them an excuse not to pay you while the system is fixed. If you are still performing work during this time, you should keep track of the hours you work and submit these for payment like you would using the... View More

Break times of 30 minutes or more can be unpaid, but this must be an "uninterrupted" break. If you have to work during any portion of the 30 minutes, you must be paid for the time you work. However, your employer can adopt a policy prohibiting employees from working during their lunch... View More

Yes. State and federal wage laws only require that you be paid at least minimum wage for all hours worked.

Employees must be compensated for all time they work, but employers are permitted to mandate early arrivals, late departures, or otherwise change your schedule as long as you are paid for it. In this situation, your employer is permitted to ask you to begin work at 5:15 instead of 5:30 assuming the... View More

The main benefit of resignation is that you will not have a termination on your record. For example, when applying for new jobs, many job applications will inquire as to whether you've ever been terminated from a previous job. By resigning in lieu of being terminated, you will avoid any... View More

More information is needed here. Under the executive exemption, you are exempt from the overtime pay requirements of the FLSA if you manage at least 2 employees or their equivalent (among other requirements). This can be two full-time employees, or their "equivalent" (i.e. two part-time... View More

This would depend on what her contract says, but based on your description, it sounds like her contract is silent on her schedule or hours of work. If this is the case, then there isn't much that can be done from a legal standpoint other than to ensure she is being properly paid for the work... View More

Unless you have an employment contract that states otherwise, New Jersey is an at-will employment state, meaning you or your employer can terminate the employment relationship at any time for any reason or no reason, and no notice is required.

At-will employment states do not require you to provide any notice before resigning your employment. Your employer cannot force you to continue working after your two-week notice period has expired. in addition, assuming you can transition your workload to other individuals over the next two weeks,... View More

Employers are permitted to seek "recertification" paperwork, i.e. updated doctors' restrictions explaining the need for the accommodation, for all accommodation requests, whether new or outstanding. These recertification requests can occur periodically throughout the course of your... View More

The answer to this question depends on the specific language used in your non-compete with regard to the solicitation of employees. If your former employer contends that you violated your agreement, you should reach out to a Colorado employment attorney for a consultation and review of your... View More

You should reach out to the salon owner and explain your situation. If you can't pay the money owed in a lump sum, it may be possible to work out a payment plan where you pay in multiple installments.

Unfortunately, there is no law that prohibits employers from firing or refusing to hire individuals based on prior criminal convictions. However, if you believe your husband was targeted for termination for a different reason unrelated to his past convictions, then you should contact an Arizona... View More

There is no law or rule that would disqualify you from being hired as a CNA on this basis. However, employers can adopt policies where applicants with criminal records are rejected. Unfortunately, there is also no law or rule that prevents employers from doing this.

Employers may take deductions from your paychecks for these things, but the deduction cannot be so much that it brings your average hourly rate of pay below your state's minimum wage.

Your employer does not need to pay you for time spent in training programs, but ONLY if they can meet all of the following criteria: (1) the training is outside normal work hours; (2) the training is voluntary (i.e. not required to perform or keep your job); (3) the training is not job-related; and... View More

While this situation sounds unfair, employers are generally only required to pay you at least your state's minimum wage per hour for each hour you worked. Thus, as long as the deduction for these tests does not bring the total average amount of money you earned per hour below your state's... View More