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Can a restraunt employer start keeping tips and put them on a bi-weekly paycheck without any notice to an employee?

If your employer had allowed employees to keep their tips nightly and protocol that …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 11 months ago

Can an employer refuse to pay you if you called them out on illegal practices?

No, an employer may not do this: 1) An employer can never withhold or take …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 11 months ago

What are my rights if I was fired 9 days after requesting FMLA paperwork?

You should consult with an employment law attorney; it is illegal to retailiate against …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago

Would I be eligible for unemployment benefits if I quit my job due to postpartum depression?

No, unfortunately, you would not be. When someone voluntarily separates from employment (quits or …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago

Does time during a leave of absence count toward the 1 year of employment required to qualify for and use FMLA?

No, leave of absence time is not "work time" for this purpose. While you …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago