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Can a motel employer pay housekeepers by the room rather than hourly?

Under the laws of all states in this country if an employer is willing …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 4 months ago

Can I use a cane or a crutch and work as a cook in a restaurant?

You probably cannot use the cane or crutch while working as a cook. An …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 11 months ago

What should I do if I had a former employer tell a potential employer that he fired me for drinking and being drunk on the job which is entirely untrue?

You could sue your former employer for defamation.  Defamation is a false statement made …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago

Is it legal for my boss to tell me upon hiring me that I am not allowed to take deliveries past dark but  and now require me to?

Yes, your boss can do this, unless you had an actual employment contract which …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago

Can my employer fire me while on medical leave if I have a doctor's note requesting the leave?

If you actually took Family and Medical Leave Act leave (see below for criteria …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago