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Is it legal to fire someone for going 55 miles an hour on a freeway that has a speed limit of 65 miles an hour?

No, you would have no chance to win a lawsuit, based on what you …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 10 months ago

If both you and your spouse work at the same place, is your employer allowed to use that fact against you and threaten to move one to a different shift?

Employers are allowed to "discriminate" against employees for any reason not specifically prohibited by …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 10 months ago

Can my wife be docked pay if she was out of work for 1/2 day increments for 2 weeks due to a medical issue but during this time was fielding calls from co-workers?

If your wife were a salaried employee, she should not have her pay docked …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 10 months ago

What to due if forced to work during dangerous weather conditions?

You may have felt like you were "forced" to work, but legally, you were …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 11 months ago

How much can an employer disclose to other parties about your reason for being terminated?

1) An employer is not required to notify employees of the reason for termination, …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 11 months ago