Whether you are protected under the law will depend on the size of your employer and how long you were with the employer. The Family and Medical Leave Act ("FMLA") offers unpaid leave if you need to care for a child as you described above, but it only applies if (1) your employer employs... Read more »
He was for the last year in the cleaner area until his supervisor moved him back to the dirty part of the factory. His supervisor is stonewalling him on the move saying he doesn't have to move him because the doctor has no authority. Is there anything that can be done, because my husband is... Read more »
Yes, your husband is entitled to seek a reasonable accommodation due to his COPD that allows him to continue to perform the essential functions of his job. It sounds like your husband's employer was providing him the accommodation of working in a clean area of the factory for the previous... Read more »
I was the live in manager at a hotel would take care of it for about 10 hours a day, plus handle late check ins. I only got paid 400$ every 2 weeks, 400/80=5 that’s less then minimum wage is that ok?
Hi, more information is needed here but, yes, that appears to be under the federally required minimum wage. If that is the case, it is not okay, and would be a violation of law. I would recommend reaching out to an employment law attorney for a consultation.
I applied at a competing catering company. I called consistantly, got an answer and was just unlucky because the hiring manager wasn't in that day, or so I thought. I ended up finally reaching them just one day before my application expired, and the manager told me that "they were... Read more »
No, it is not unlawful discrimination to refuse to hire an employee because that employee worked for a competitor.
Is this legal? I've told them in writing once I recieve my final check (if the cost of the shirts and keycard is deducted okay) that i would return the shirts and keycard and shes threatening to charge me with theft over it . They also told me the reason I was not being trained on the floor... Read more »
You should return the shirt and key card immediately. You should then contact an employment attorney to discuss the details of your employment situation and the circumstances under which your employment ended. More information about your situation is needed, but you may have a claim for gender... Read more »
I am hourly indiana. Would usually clock out at 11 because I don't need a lunch at 11 but they are forcing me to stay until 1130 even though I do not get paid for lunch because they don't want to have to manually change times.
Your employer can mandate that employees take an unpaid lunch break, even on days that you do not work a full shift. However, if you are continuing to perform work during the 11-11:30 time frame, you are entitled to be compensated for this time.
They said its because we were classified as drivers, however we never drove, never kept logs. We were all either severenced or furloughed on 4/24, but were told we were non driver personnel..how can you not pay us overtime by saying were considered drivers but then labeled non driver to furlough or... Read more »
I would reach out to an employment law attorney in your state for a consultation. There isn't enough information here for a full analysis. Depending on your job duties and pay structure, you may be entitled to overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
I am writing a demand letter & want to ask for a lower lien amount
if you were trying to handle this on your own, you are in trouble. these two, entirely separate and distinct actions: 1.) you have a Worker's Compensation which is a Board member of the Indiana Workers' Compensation Board; and 2.) you have a traditional lawsuit in the Circuit Court for... Read more »
No, the Fair Labor Standards Act only covers employees, not independent contractors.
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, any employee may be paid on an hourly basis, but NOT every employee may be paid on a salary basis. It is possible that your employer misclassified you as a salary exempt employee when you began your employment and has since realized its mistake, but this will... Read more »
I work for the county. A coworker is doing what she can to alienate me from others in the office by verbally attacking me. She gossips about me to coworkers, and to my supervisor. She tells every one any mistake I make, but most of what she says is false. The first time I brought it up to my... Read more »
You are in a tough situation. Generally speaking, your complaint about your co-worker is not protected, which means you won't have any legal recourse if you are terminated. To be protected, the harassment needed to have been about your race, religion, gender, a disability, etc. That does not... Read more »
I submitted a dispute but it has not been forwarded to the Corporate office to this date. I also requested a copy of my file and was informed that a subpoena would have to be submitted to obtain the requested information. What course of action do I need to do at this point? There are several... Read more »
The first thing you need to do is contact an attorney to assist you in this matter. My phone number is 317-210-3416. Please give my office a call.
I just need some advice on what to do I don't know what to do I get set home for being harassed by my coworker and my boss sent me home for me get harassed I'm not doing anything wrong I'm disabled I'm only allowed to work part-time I can't keep putting up this with this... Read more »
If you feel you are being harassed because of your disability or your membership in another protected class (e.g., due to your gender, race, color, national origin, religion, or age (40+)), you should report the harassment in accordance with your employer's policies. If the harassment... Read more »
The owner of the hotel that I work for hired me as General Manager yet does not pay bills on time, overrides my decisions as a manager, and creates a hostile work environment for my employees.
If you have a signed a written employment contract with your employer look closely for any terms that would allow you to break the contract or broken promises made by the employer; but before you do anything you should run this stuff by an Indiana lawyer experienced in employment law.
Without more detail it is too difficult to give an accurate answer. However, if there was no injury on a fleeing case, it is possible to get house arrest in most situations, if at all.
I was terminated without expecting it and they shut down access to the email account immediately, In addition, the CEO did 'talks' online on YOUTUBE and the content is relevant to my claim of discrimination, the company has closed these and I cannot access the content, can I ask the... Read more »
More than likely the only way to recover documents in this circumstance is to file a lawsuit and request the documents and videos through issuing Request for Production of Documents to the Defendant (company).
never worked. After more thought I have decided not to pursue the venture. Wondering what to do
Nothing--unless you are worried that the IRS might follow up with questions about the DBA.
What's the question? Report him to the police, freeze your credit if you are afraid that a loan has been taken out in your name or other accounts established and look into filing a claim against him for any damages you have incurred.
Several people said he’s passing it around. He’s also used my position against me when I refused to see him again! How do I get justice? Can we ask for medical records and file suite against him and employer?
Contact a member of the Indiana Assn for Justice in your area who handles employment issues; they represent workers and give free consults.
Am possibly being terminated from family business... want to know what amount to try to negotiate in exchange for a do not compete
There is no stock answer as to how much a non-compete is worth to your current employer. It is entirely dependent on the role and responsibilities you held at the business and how much of an impact on the business you could have if you decided to compete with them after you are terminated.
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