If it is worth that much, find a local attorney to send her a demand letter. A good attorney may also find other things to go after (such as wage and hour violations, final paycheck issues, etc.), and many attorneys will do flat rate work for a simple demand letter.

If they have attorneys, you will want your own. It would be like showing up to a race and they bring in a supped up sports car and you just bring your van. Maybe you win, but you are already at a disadvantage.

Then it would be your word against hers. No, you cannot demand that the firing be in writing. Why do you imagine it is in your interest to have been fired?

I don't believe your father has anything to complain about. He created and used the account on company time. Thus the company is entitled to the e-mails. Your father really should have deleted the account before he left the company. But, any way, if they weren't able to access the... View More

Yes, generally, a verbal resignation is quite valid. What is the issue?

Is the ex-employee denying the verbal resignation? In most cases the employer could simply, in that case, terminate.

Ordinarily, a non-exempt employee must be paid while traveling out of their home city for a work related purpose if such travel occurs during their normally scheduled work time. There are exceptions: you might be entitled to pay during non-scheduled hours. You should discuss the situation with... View More

It is legal for a management employee who is paid on a salary basis to receive tips from customers.

If you were convicted of a federal felony 6 or 7 years ago, it will likely show up in an employment background check.

Your employer can change the terms and conditions of your work whenever they want, unless you have a contract in place saying they can't. For example, an employer can offer you work in Tulsa as a printer and then later transfer you to Oklahoma City to work as a baker and then fire you if you... View More

It sounds like you have a wage claim that the Department of Labor would be interested in. Generally, if you go the administrative route, there is value in having a lawyer help you prepare your charge. If it is clear and well organized and tailored to highlight just the facts relevant to the laws... View More

We don't have enough information to answer your question directly. You can talk to the employer and ask them why they didn't give you the bonus everyone else got. You can ask them why you weren't hired back given your seniority. What you should probably do is write down a timeline... View More

A "furlough" is typically a temporary leave. An employee on temporary leave is entitled to whatever the PTO policy allows. Also, there can be complicating factors, particularly if the furlough is for less than one week (e.g., 1 day per week for 3 months) and the employee is paid on a... View More

You should talk to an attorney experienced with workers' compensation law.

We don't have enough information to provide a detailed answer. There are many situations in which running water would not be required but drinking water must be available, even if it is just bottled or in a thermos. There could be city or county health code issues requiring running water... View More

She would not be eligible to draw unemployment.

There are several factors that go into determining whether a person is eligible to receive unemployment benefits. One test requires that a person must have earned at least $1,500 in the first four of the last five calendar quarters from the... View More

Under Oklahoma law, the status of vacation pay depends on the employer's policies and/or any contract between employee and employer. It is possible to have a "use it or lose it" vacation policy in Oklahoma.

If employment is terminated because an employee has or is perceived as having a mental health condition, the termination may be illegal under Oklahoma and federal law. However, there is no easy answer to your question without more facts, which you should not provide on this public website.

A verbal contract is theoretically enforceable. The first issue you have to deal with is proving that a contract was formed. You should consult with an attorney who, with the details of your situation, can better evaluate whether legal action would be a good idea.

The issue is whether the employer or the employee is responsible for ending the relationship. An employer can terminate employment or not terminate employment. However,a business ordinarily has no power to force an employee to resign. Even so, there are exceptions. You will have to discuss the... View More

That is probably not discrimination all by itself. It might be illegal discrimination if the employer does not go back the same amount of time for all applicants. Also, there are other background check practices that can cause problems for the employer, but it is unlikely you would be able to... View More