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If I work in a restuarant and they are allowing and employee with scabies work in the kitchen, what can I do about it?

Oh my goodness. I think that you have an obligation to report this to …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 8 months ago

Can I get fired from a safety-related job after having a seizure at work if I have a lifelong nocturnal seizures and reported this since day 1?

The answer is that it depends on the nature of your job: you say, …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 8 months ago

What to do if my company owes me $12K in back wages and it has agreed to pay me $5000 but only if I agree to sign a Hold Harmless agreement for the rest.?

Yes, it is legal--anyone may agree to settle a debt for less than the …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 9 months ago

How much notice does my employer have to give me for my weekly schedule?

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) does not require employers to give employees prior …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 9 months ago

Am I able to continue receiving unemployment while waiting on my disability claim?

Yes you can. In fact, You can collect both unemployment and SS disability at …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 10 months ago