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answered on Sep 12, 2023
In Louisiana, tip-compensated employees, such as servers, generally have the legal right to keep their tips, as tips are considered the property of the employees who receive them. Employers are prohibited from taking or accepting tips that belong to their employees. However, tip pooling... View More 
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answered on Jul 26, 2023
In Louisiana, the employer must provide employees with a written itemized statement of their wages and deductions each pay period. This statement typically includes information like hours worked, wages earned, and any deductions taken from your paycheck.
Now, your manager asking for... View More
Regular pay is given every two weeks. Expenses are supposed to be paid monthly, I just haven’t gotten paid since July for my expenses.
answered on Oct 10, 2022
There is not necessarily a set answer to this. Per diem pay / expense reimbursement can be tricky, and depends on the specific employment policy or agreement in place. They can also interact with overtime laws in complicated ways. I would suggest reaching out to a local employment attorney for... View More
I work as a manager and mechanic at an auto shop; the new owners are not willing to pay me my current rate to do a different job, or match my pay through other means. Do I have any options? I was not informed by the previous owner that I was to be expecting a change of ownership or pay, and was due... View More
answered on Oct 4, 2022
Do you have a contract and what does the contract say? If you do not have a contract then you are considered an at will employee and as such the (new) employer can dictate the terms as long as it does not violate the law. Should you have specific questions, and/or if you have a contact, then I... View More
They have me working 50+ hours a week
answered on Sep 26, 2022
It is very likely that this is a legal violation which would allow you to recover lost wages and penalties, but I would need a few more facts to know for sure. We've represented workers in similar cases with good results. Feel free to email or call for more information.
is my workplace reliable for my injuries? Does my job have to compensate me for my doctor visits?
answered on May 19, 2022
If you were defending yourself, yes. If your job is giving you issues then you need to immediate consult with a workers' compensation attorney, or I recommend that you go ahead and do so---most in this area of practice will provide you a free consultation. Good luck.
Employer said I cnt sue they don’t fall under 1964 C R act but they have multiple locations with employees
answered on Apr 11, 2023
You should contact a Louisiana employment attorney to discuss your situation in more detail. The answer to this question may depend on whether there is any difference in ownership between your location and any other locations the company may have. Regardless, Louisiana may have state discrimination... View More
answered on Apr 21, 2022
If it is a part of your employment agreement, then yes. You should check with your supervisor (or better yet, human resources) and ask your question to them.
Will that grant alimony for his wife?
answered on Mar 13, 2022
A private investigator's..report of adultery may result in alimony if wife 's income is low.
Cop cheating with another cop will not result in termination...but if done during work hours, might.
answered on Jan 31, 2022
Strictly speaking, there's no minimum time limit before suing, but it almost never makes sense to just file suit without taking certain steps first to ensure you've positioned yourself in the best possible manner. Jumping straight to filing a legal action is rarely the best or most... View More
Said employee has all these things on his person everyday on company property. He has also been seen by other employees. When brought to the owners attention, she said she knows about it. This is a paint and body shop. Said employee is an office person that also walks through the entire shop, works... View More
answered on Jan 6, 2022
What are your goals in this? I would recommend that you contact an attorney in your area and have a consult to specifically discuss this ----what's going on at work and what you seek from asserting a complaint/lawsuit---and then decide the best way to proceed. Good luck.
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I made a demand this last Monday for my unpaid vacation time and Christmas bonus and received the last check but was not paid for vacation time or bonus.
answered on Dec 14, 2021
You should contact a wage or employment law attorney to discuss this matter. The penalties for failure can include an award of attorney's fees so you should hire an attorney to represent you on this----or at least consult with one to make sure you are aware of your rights and options. Of... View More
I have emails stating that my time has been approved. Also I have already paid for my vacation
answered on Dec 10, 2021
Without knowing the full story, I would ask you if this is the type of employer you would want? If not, then continue working at your current job while seeking other employment with better work conditions.
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I need to seek advice regarding an decline of my resignation letter to a company. I work for an Autism company as a Board certified Behavior Analyst. I respectfully put in my 2 week notice as stated in the company handbook. The company declined my resignation letter and stated oh... View More
answered on Aug 31, 2021
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
answered on Jul 28, 2021
Religious grounds would be the best way to get excused.
employee has exceeded the 3 month probation timeframe and is still unable to perform the job. Removal from the job position is appropriate but how is it done correctly?
answered on Jul 2, 2021
If this is a parish government position which is considered classified, then the employee might be entitled to some protection per the rules for classified employees----contact the parish government's human resources department and see if it will provide you the rules for classified employees.... View More
Can they refuse a payout of that “Available Vacation Time” after termination stating that it is awarded in good faith and that my length employment was long enough?
answered on Jun 24, 2021
Depends on whether the website is accurate and in accordance with the employer's rules regarding vacation. If you are entitled to unused vacation pay after termination and your employer does not compensate you timely, then the employer is possibly subject to paying your penalties as well as... View More
My former employer accused me of stealing a thousand dollars. I did not do this. I was asked by him if I would take a polygraph and I said yes. I waited to hear from him and did not. 3 months later I am riding with my boyfriend and he gets pulled over and he was told that they was looking for me to... View More
answered on Jun 23, 2021
You should speak with an attorney to discuss your rights regarding the unpaid wages. There are specific laws that regulate the time within which an employer must pay you. After the alleged theft issue was resolved, he may not be able to claim that as a defense. At the very least, you should... View More
She only hollers at the black men in front of customers and has a problem keeping her fingers to her side at black men and she always calls us aggressive when she is always the aggressor and corporate knew about it and
She admitted that to the DM
answered on Apr 28, 2021
No. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, employers are only required to pay their employees for the hours they work, and there is no obligation to offer paid time off for any reason. However, your employer may not discriminate or retaliate against you for taking time off work to serve on a jury.
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