Your question depends on what you plan on suing your employer for. The statute of limitations provides timeframes for when a lawsuit must be filed and failure to do so during that time will result in you being unable to file a lawsuit. The following limits are outlined in the Official Code of... View More

A job offer letter is typically not the same as an employment contract that may guarantee you a certain start date. Unless you have an employment contract that provides for a set start date by which you will begin work and begin receiving compensation, there is nothing you can do but wait until... View More

Wage and hour laws only require your employer to pay you for time that you are working. Since employers are not required to offer pay for non-work hours, the above policy, while unfair, is permissible.

A handbook is not a contract. There is no violation of the law simply because an employer has failed to deliver work schedules in the timeframe provided in the handbook. If you think the reason you are not being scheduled is based on some other unlawful motivation, you should contact an employment... View More

It is recommended that you check your employee handbook and other policies that you should have been given prior to your employment. However, Georgia is known as employee-at will state, which means you can be fired for any reason or no reason at all, so long as that termination does not violate a... View More

It's "random" in the sense that it was conducted unannounced in advance. You did not tell us what your brother's result should have been. If he didn't refuse, he must have participated in the screen. If he participated, then what was his result?

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.

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.

You should follow your employer's instruction to call them if they have requested you do so. You should explain that your medical absence has been approved by the Director and provide your estimated return to work date. Additional information is needed to analyze whether you would have a... View More

More information is needed to answer your questions. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, an employer is required to engage in an interactive process to attempt to come up with a reasonable accommodation that allows you to perform the essential functions of your position but does not cause an... View More

I’d be happy to answer your question, but I’m not sure what it is. Maybe you would benefit from re-writing it and being more specific to what your question is.

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answered on May 18, 2021

You need to speak to an attorney to get specific advice about a case in progress. This forum is best for general questions.

It depends. Both Georgia and Pennsylvania courts will enforce valid restrictive covenants. Generally, to be enforceable, non-compete agreements must be reasonable as to time, geography, and activities restricted. In addition, courts are generally more tolerant of broad restrictions in a non-compete... View More

Unfortunately I do not believe there is any criminal conduct since the relationship began when your son was 16. I do share your concern and it would likely be best for him to leave that situation.

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.

They may not be able to. It sounds like they are saying he needs to be "100% healed" to return to work. This may be a violation of the ADA. I would reach out to an employment law attorney in your state for a consultation and to discuss options.

While your situation seems unfair, there is nothing inherently unlawful about this. Since you live in an at-will employment state, that means you can be fired for any reason or no reason at all (as long as the reason isn't discriminatory).

If your boss fires you, demotes you in either pay or job responsibilities, or refuses to allow you to return to work following a medical leave, then you may have a claim for pregnancy discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The close time proximity between notifying your... View More

While your employer's conduct in demoting you is not unlawful in and of itself, you'll want to consider why your employer has chosen to do this. Do you think they had any kind of discriminatory motive for demoting you (i.e. based on your race, sex, age, disability, or religion?) If so,... View More

The term settlement is generally not used in criminal law. If by settlement you mean plea agreement, then you would have a criminal conviction which I expect your potential employer would consider before hiring you.

Your criminal record is composed of both (1) arrests and (2)... View More