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Can I be forced to sign away my rights to overtime pay?

Under the laws of all states in this country, if you are an hourly …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 7 months ago

If I'm applying for a teaching position, how do I answer criminal history question?

If you want the job as a teacher, I suggest that you answer the …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 8 months ago

Can a company deny promotion opportunities to its employees if they are not willing to relocate?

Yes, an employer may do this. Employers are not required to ever promote anyone--it …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 8 months ago

If I work at a tattoo shop and they want to make me a Notary Public to seal parental consent forms for the shop, is that legal or a conflict of interest?

It is legal and it is not a conflict of interest. Notaries can notarize …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 8 months ago

If I was fired for violating my jobs attendance policy but another worker who did worse wasn't, is there anything that I can do about this?

The law does not require employers to treat employees equally or the same--in the …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 9 months ago