Real legal questions, answered by attorneys

Do I have a case for retaliation and discrimination under Title VII/ADA?

I was recently terminated from my job in Pennsylvania. Five days before my termination, I reported my administrator to regional leadership for microma

Why is it important for a contractor that will work on projects around our church to have an arms length relationship with us?

A well-intentioned member of our church has volunteered to work on installing flooring, replacing an air conditioning system, even installing a new sp

Can I quit an independent contractor job anytime I want...

I am a psychotherapist in Texas and do independent contract work. One national company sent me a contract that states that after the one year anniver

Am I good to move to this new job with a non-compete ?

I have a non compete at my current position, I am in outside sales role at a building supply company. I was offered a coordinator position at a differ

I’m a licensed cosmetologist/ hairdresser and work in a salon for commission. Is the salon also required to pay me hourly also?

I am currently on commission paying 40% of all I earn and keeping 60% while also having to pay for my own product out of pocket. I am required to be t

Need legal review of Master Service Agreement for H1B compliance and restrictive clauses?

Hi, I’m currently on an H1B visa and was offered a contract position through a small consultancy. They’ve sent over a Master Service Agreement (MSA) f

How 2 report employer training me 2 alter work hours when affected employees are too scared of loosing wages/immigration status?

new at an s corp. they overwork the employees & enforce extreme policies on them that don't make sense. for example they are to purchase their own too

Do I need liabilty insurance /protection?

I am an Independent Contractor LLC working for a drivers education company in michigan as driver ed testing examiner and instructor.

Copied data from work laptop to google drive, company IT reached out, what to do?

One week ago I copied some personal files from my work computer to my personal computer along with some OneNote files (it included my personal notes).

Regarding understanding how my contract protects me and what my rights as a new employee.

Hi, I was hoping to schedule with you time to chat regarding employment agreements review and understand my stand. My supervisor who just signed me o

Can a company treat me as an employee when I am a 1099 IC?

I have been a 1099 contractor in the US - working for a US company - for over 6 years. They require specific work hours, constant communication on Sl

What can I do, If an employer approved my medical accommodations by my doctor but failed to accommodate me?

I was told by a member from the leave team that I was approved for extra breaks every 2 hrs for 10'to 15' mins. Breaks & that they would give me eleva

unlawful termination, NY. in NY, can your employment be terminated without formal written notice?

I've been 12 years with a large international IT consulting firm as a senior level consultant (managing partner). Been terminated without cause - only received a phone call from some junior HR person. Have not received any formal documentation - it is now 3 days already. Several other partners' employment was terminated last year and they are in litigation process. What should i expect from the co? Do i have case for severance pay?

Can I pursue leads that I got from my job old employer if I start a new firm ?

I was fired from my job in sports construction. During my time there I received a few leads, about 10, that never closed. Am I able to pursue these le

Can an employer drug test for THC if the LLC is based in california and the employee is based in another state?

Can a cali based employer test for THC in a urine sample in a lab in california, employee will be employed by a california company but the future empl

What does it mean in chapter 7 bankruptcy for a corporation if the disposition is "Discharge Not Applicable"?

I got a judgment against my employer for unpaid wages. The company then went through chapter 7 bankruptcy with the disposition "discharge not applica

If an employment contract is dated May 12th with an effective date of July 14th, are there legal repercussions?

I am out of work and considering employment with a company who is offering me a job later in the year. However, the contract is highly restrictive (no

Am i required to provide tax documents for an auto accident claim for wage loss purpose?

I have a doctors note that shows that i did not work for 3 months. I have pay stubs from employers claiming the amount that i made in the last 3 month

Fmla ?

I put In a request for time off for a doctors appointment with my job using my FMLA and the company states "please be advised that intermittent leave.

I was fired for refusing vax d/t NYS mandate despite religious exemption, agreed to test. Do I have a case in fed court against NYS like BART in SF?

I was granted a religious exemption, continued regular testing. Then NYS DOH decided to no longer recognize such exemptions. No performance issues, neither my employer or me wanted the termination but had to abide by a lower court’s decision which has since been overturned and upheld. I’m told that it’s too late to file in claims court but not federal court. My financial suffering continues.