Real legal questions, answered by attorneys

Can a company report a DOT violation to another company if you complete a RTD?

I had a Dot violation for a prescription that I took and have the prescription from a doctor. I was tested and tested postive. I did a follow up test.

What can I do , when my employer is withholding 3 weeks of pay?

I am a truck driver. I started working for a company out of Miami. I drove for 4 weeks . i didn’t get the first paycheck until after two weeks and it.

Do I have a wrongful termination case?

I have worked for ETSU for 5 years. I have always received good reviews. I was a site coordinator for a speech and hearing clinic. After contracting covid, I had to have an accommodation for work, intermittent leave, and currently full FMLA leave starting Nov 1. Today, I was called in to meet with my supervisor and was given a termination letter dated Nov 13. The reason is for restructuring the dept. They eliminated my position, however they are posting a job for someone to do my job duties, just with a different job title. Is this legal?

What right to post-employment testing for exposure to Benzene and heavy metals do I have?

Hi, I work in the hazardous waste industry. I was tested for pre-employment baseline in 2021 then I finished my year long contract. I was never offered post-employment testing to monitor any exposure. I am now three weeks into a new contract with the same employer who forgot to do my pre-season baseline this year. They are requesting I establish a new baseline that would disregard all exposure from my previous contract and the first few weeks of this contract.

Legal advise for paycheck that was never received?

I worked for Sam's Club for 2 weeks and started working at the end of a pay period. I set up direct deposit shortly after being hired (within 3 days).

Do I have a case?

I had been a contract employee at a major news organization from Sept. 2016 to Sept. 11, 2023. Because I had been working on contract, I was forced to take hiatuses between my 12- to 18-month assignments. My last contract ended March 27, 2023. I was expecting, as usual, another contract starting in July. But instead, the company brought me back on only a three-month freelance gig. On Aug. 11, they said I would get a contract starting in October. But on Sept. 6, they told me they would be cutting my hours in half due to some technicality -- which was never explained to me -- as of Oct. 1. Then, last week, they fired me altogether -- again, without fully explaining why. I have done excellent work for the company, according to my boss, and I have worked hard and have been loyal. I'm over 65, but so is my boss, so I doubt it's an age thing. I'd just like to know why this happened. My boss, who is an ally, seems to be under some kind of gag order. Do I have any kind of case?

I was threatened at work. Coworker was ready to fight me. There’s evidence via CCTV footage but no audio. I fear for my safety when he returns to work

I was threatened at work. Coworker very aggressively hovered over me saying what are you going to do. Go ahead do something. He was ready to fight. There’s evidence via CCTV footage but no audio. HR said termination is not warranted. He returns to work tomorrow same shift as me. I fear for my safety.

I have a small claim case in San Francisco against 4 parties. How do I dismiss one party only ?

I have a small claim case in San Francisco against 4 parties. All 4 parties were served. How do I dismiss one party only and continue with the other.

Can a company that has 12hr and 8hr employees change overtime rules from low hours which was fair to everyone to 12hrs cover 12hrs and 8hrs cover 8hr

I work in maintenance for 30years and the overtime rules went by hours regardless of shift that way no one could manipulate overtime. Maintenance overtime rules worked so good that the rest of the plant adopted those rules. Now the maintenance department head changed the rules to 12hr employees cover 12hr employees and 8hr employees cover 8hr employees regardless of hours. Now an 8hr employee can work overtime with high hours and get more overtime opportunities than a 12hr employee.

I was given a rapid pay card instead of direct deposit for final paycheck, requires 24 hours to activate?

2 and a half weeks ago I gave my notice of my last day being yesterday. I received a direct deposit for half of my paycheck yesterday, but was told by

Do I have a cause of action in regards to separation from my job?

I live in Florida; There are some laws regarding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here. I was forced to undergo DEI indoctrination, this DEI stuff was not mentioned at the time of hire. I was subsequently suspended from my job after being forced to watch anti-American, antifa and BML videos and then being expected to applaud. My termination happened just yesterday, should I file a law suit? Do I have legal grounds?

Work place sexual harassment

I own a small business ,i have one employe that made a sexual advance to another employe via text message The incident was reported to me , what is my legal obligation as a employer , what steps do i need to take to take on a legal stand point in NY

My employer hasn’t paid me in three months. What can I do about it?

I have worked for my employer under the table for 3 years but he hasn’t paid me for 3 mos. Is there anything I can do?

My employer has posted a statement threatening all employees with termination for discussing out pay rates amongst each other how should I proceed?

In addition to what was stated above my current employer has refused to pay me for daylight savings time. and on multiple occasions "messed up" my pay rate or hours worked. I have to contact them multiple times about correction, leading me to believe all this is on purpose and a way to get out of paying me my full pay rate and full hours worked. Please, I feel as if I'm being taken advantage of, so open to any advice at this point. Also I've worked with this franchise for two years in December of this year 2023.

Can you give guidance to move forward in getting her last paycheck?

My 19 yo daughter quit her job in May and still has not received her last paycheck. Also, she never received any pay stubs of any kind.

Do I have a good case for wrongful termination or discrimination?

I was let go from my Position as General Manager(salaried employee) from Club 4 in Flower Mound. I was home recovering from Emergency Gallbladder surgery under a Doctors care with Documentation provided to employer stating my limitations and when I could return, After they received my Doctors note. My immediate supervisor scheduled a quick call with me. Quick talk stated that due to fact that current moment I was not capable of performing all duties required, They wanted to go ahead and part ways for they found replacement for me. My limitations was not being able to lift over 15 Lbs Until June 13th from my Surgery Done on May 15th but could resume all other functions May 30th. This call was done on May 24th 6 days before I was to return to work.

I worked for ups as a seasonal driver at $23. But paid me $21. an hour.

I was hired for $23. an hour (others too.) I was paid $21. an hour. My supervisor has been trying to this day to get our back. She has gone through.

How to speed up the K-1 visa process

Our K-1 visa process has taken one and a half years already and they asked for more information, which we are working on. We gave them an extensive packet of information the first time. How can we speed up this process?

co-worker harrassing me to quit my job

My ex gf sister is my co-worker, she ask me to quit my job because I was referred by her and don't want to see my face in our workplace.

Can an exempt employee be denied Holiday pay if under the 90 probationary period at start of hire?

I am an exempt employee recently hired in Sacramento, CA. My employer deducted one days equivalent pay from my paycheck for the Memorial Day holiday as company policy is not to pay Holiday pay for the first 90 days of employment. This sounds like a policy for hourly employees. Is this policy legal for exempt employees as well?

I want to apply for u visa but police refused to sign the supplement B form. Can I still eligible to apply. I been here since last 4 years on b1b2

I am working in a gas station night shift robbed two times.

How do I go about on sueing my most recent employer for wrongful termination?

i was recent fired from my job. when asked why i was being fired he stated for a bad attitude and slander on social media.

Is refusal to provide hospital records/police report following an accident considered cause for termination

Was in a car accident Saturday and missed work. I understand NY employment is at will and understand they can term me but would it be considered cause or are they obligated to follow through with my contract and provide me w the provisions noted for termination without cause (60 days pay, pay out my time off balance etc). They are giving me the option to resign which I suspect is because they want me to go that route to avoid paying >$25,000 in severance. I do not wish to be pressured into providing documents with sensitive information.

Can I sue my district manager?

Hi so I was working today and it was a really busy day and there my coworker and I working. It was really busy and I haven’t taken my lunch and If I have taken my lunch my co worker would have trouble working my myself so I decide to close half the gate to take my lunch. I was working on my lunch at the same time and never even got to take a break. I also was having a hard time breathing and I have to use an in haler once in awhile when my chest hurts. My district manager got upset and said I couldn’t close and wasn’t worried about my health she ignored my statement and continued to say I couldn’t close the store but If I didn’t something worse could have happened.