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If my name is "Robbie" can my employer go by "Rob"?

It's completely legal: an employer could tell an employee that, for business purposes, he …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 3 months ago

What to do if as an inducement to work in a nearby city my wife was promised mileage reimbursement, however he reimbursements are getting further and further behind?

If the employer knew (or should have known) that your wife was relying on …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 3 months ago

When is an employee entitled to overtime?

If you are doing essentially the same or similar jobs for the same employer, …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 4 months ago

Can my employer ban cell phones at work without giving access to a landline for emergencies?

There is no law in any state in this country prohibiting an employer from …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 5 months ago

What to do if my wife is 7 weeks pregnant and works full-time as a dental assistan but her the manager told her she will have to keep taking X-rays?

If one of the responsibilities of a dental assistant is to take X-rays and …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 5 months ago