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If I was subpoenaed as a witness to an assault but it has been continued 3 times, does my employer have to pay me for the missed days of work?

No, unfortunately, your employer does not need to pay you for the days you …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 8 months ago

Can my employer borrow my Christmas Club savings?

No, your employer may NOT do this. Amounts deducted from your paycheck for a …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 8 months ago

Can an employer that once had designated smoke areas suddenly change the rules and have no smoking areas, ban it from the property, and fire smokers?

Yes, an employer may freely do this. Employers set workplace rules, and may change …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 8 months ago

If in a pre-employment drug screen I was observed is this legal?

It all depends upon how you were observed with respect to what you were …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 9 months ago

If the company I work for is not supplying me with the hours agreed upon in my contract, do I have to comply with their 4 weeks notice if resigning?

Does the contract itself specify that you would receive at least 30 hours per …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 9 months ago