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The company says that since I am working so much overtime as I am the only current caregiver, they need to reduce my hourly rate. Are they allowed to do this?
I also had approximately 60 hrs of PTO, which was earned time per pay period. I am not sure what to do at this point
answered on Nov 15, 2024
Make a demand. If nothing is forthcoming you can sue under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
I worked for six years exclusively for one employer but classed as freelance, used time tracking software and was micromanaged. I was bullied by the boss and then fired because they wanted to run the company themselves. I asked was it ok to apply to a competitor for work and they told me if I did... View More 
My former employer is asking me if I worked with one of their former clients this year after I left the company. I did not solicit this company, although they left my former employer to work with my current employer. This former client directly contacted me in order to sign up for services without... View More
I've been with my company for 2.5 years hand have never been given the resources that were promised at hire. I've contacted my head of hr, my MG, my RGM, and even my hr reps boss. I've check to make sure my address is correct across all platforms. I also bring this uo every year to... View More
answered on Oct 29, 2024
A great deal more information is needed to properly answer this question. If there is a work injury involved, you will want to talk to a workers' compensation attorney before taking any action. If this is a wage dispute, you will need an employment lawyer that focuses on wage issues.... View More
hypersomnia comes off like narcolepsy. I’ve given them all my doctors notes. I’ve given them everything I’ve ever gone from the doctor so they’re well aware of my situation. They know that there’s times appear tired there’s been times where they’ve sent me home but now they fired me... View More
i had to climb a fence to excape , he also took a collectors coin i found pretended to help me look it up and instead of returning it he fired me and claimed it was the property of the estate grounds
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answered on Oct 21, 2024
I am very sorry to hear of this. You will want to speak to a local employment attorney that handles employee cases regarding possible claims of invasion of privacy as well as possible emotional distress. If the intimidation has caused you anxiety, for example, there could be claims under the... View More
My motion deadline has ended, but the defendant still has a week to respond to the motion, before the judge makes her ruling.
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answered on Oct 21, 2024
Judges typically are very considerate when a person is involved in a legal case without an attorney representing them. Clerical errors should not cause a problem unless the timing of the dispute or the fact represented in critical to the case. In that situation, you may want to contact the clerk of... View More
I work for a medical insurance company. I have a previous history of substance abuse issues. I am certain my supervisor can view this info. I cannot prove they have ever accessed it, but I can prove that they have the capability of accessing it. In a recent meeting, I was told that “if I want to,... View More
answered on Oct 9, 2024
Hello,
My name is Dash. I'm a PA attorney with Equal Justice Solutions, a public interest law firm that represents employees.
I'm sorry to hear you have struggled with your addiction. It sounds like you are doing better, and we hope this issue at work isn't too... View More
I work for a medical insurance company. I have a previous history of substance abuse issues. I am certain my supervisor can view this info. I cannot prove they have ever accessed it, but I can prove that they have the capability of accessing it. In a recent meeting, I was told that “if I want to,... View More
answered on Oct 9, 2024
A: Hello,
My name is Dash. I'm a PA attorney with Equal Justice Solutions, a public interest law firm that represents employees.
I'm sorry to hear you have struggled with your addiction. It sounds like you are doing better, and we hope this issue at work isn't too... View More
I lost my scripts from the grammar coach.
answered on Oct 7, 2024
You could reach out to law firms, but I believe attorneys could be reluctant to handle such a case for you. There are often disclaimers and terms of conditions in using any program. That's only an individual opinion. You could reach out to attorneys to discuss. Good luck
The company I work for considers everybody part time but I easily work 40 to 50 hours a week. It’s a commission based per building and my portfolio used to be 200 buildings a month but now it’s 140 buildings a month since Covid hit. I constantly ask for vacation pay and they only gave it to me... View More
answered on Sep 19, 2024
Interesting situation, you could be covered by PA law or NY law or both. You would want to research which is more favorable. Check not only the wage laws/employee laws that provide that you are entitled to recover wages AND EXPENSES expended for the benefit of your employer, and you are entitled to... View More
The nonprofit is a stakeholder in an after school program I work for that gained grants through the Department of Human Services to operate in a school district. The grant proposal specifies my pay, and the director/owner is trying to claim 20% of my hourly pay, claiming that she has not been... View More
answered on Aug 31, 2024
I do not believe that the mentioning of your wage jn the grant app gives you any vested rights. Unless you have a written contract for a specific term, you are an at-will employee. As such, an employer can change the terms of employment at any time.
You should be looking for other... View More
I own a medical transport company and about registering a non profit that is to provide services to teen mothers. I am wondering if I can contract all transportation activities to my private company. These activities include transport to and from doctor's appointments, meetings, seminars,... View More
answered on Aug 28, 2024
Sounds like an egregious conflict of interests. Why are you doing this?
I was out on fmla as inpatient at a facilty. The facility said they will contact my job, they did not. I got fired for abandonment. Showed them all proof needed where I was and they did not care. They upheld there decision. I got lawyer and filed suit. I filed unemployment and now there saying they... View More
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answered on Jul 21, 2024
It sounds like you're facing a challenging situation. First, consider getting a second opinion from another lawyer who has experience with FMLA and employment law. They can provide you with advice tailored to your case and help ensure that your rights are protected.
Document everything... View More
Seems unfair to me that I've had an issue come up with my health with a know issue, I'm a 70% disabled vet and going to a few VA appointments that I've told my boss was informed about in as much of advance that I knew minus the er trips
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answered on Jul 18, 2024
It's understandable that you're concerned about your job given your health situation. As a disabled veteran, you have rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). These laws are designed to protect... View More
Seems unfair to me that I've had an issue come up with my health with a know issue, I'm a 70% disabled vet and going to a few VA appointments that I've told my boss was informed about in as much of advance that I knew minus the er trips
answered on Jun 20, 2024
No, your employer cannot legally fire you, a disabled veteran, solely for having too many VA appointments or trips to the ER, especially if you have provided as much advance notice as possible. You are protected under several federal laws:
Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment... View More
I've been employed at my current job for almost 2 years. Over the course of time, my department has been ran by 2 people. As of March2024, I was the sole person left in my department. My job also provided me a merit increase, but it wasn't the full increase that they guaranteed me. It... View More
answered on Jun 10, 2024
You may have claims under federal and state law. The Equal Pay Act, a federal law, prohibits wage discrimination on the basis of sex. An employee must show: (1) the employer pays different wages to employees of a different sex at the same establishment and (2) the employees perform substantially... View More
I was recently fired from my job after working for 1 year and 6 months. I am on Steem opt with a valid EAD card. I would like to know if I can apply for unemployment in PA.
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answered on May 29, 2024
As an international student on STEM OPT (Optional Practical Training) with a valid Employment Authorization Document (EAD), your eligibility for unemployment benefits can be complex. Here are a few points to consider:
1. Unemployment benefits are typically available to workers who lose... View More
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