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My employer doesn’t generate my payroll. I asked him many time to do so but he’s ignoring my texts emails. What should I do in such case?

I’m Dhara Patel from New Jersey. I joined a company in January,2019 as full-time worker. But my employer doesn’t generate my payroll he didn’t pay…

Do I have to take FMLA when on workers comp?

I had an injury at work and being out of work for a week. I was told by my employer that I am covered by…

Payroll and expense money owed, what is the legal course of action?

I was hired by a contractor as a Project Superintendent / heavy equipment operator. Myself as well as the other employees have not received our…

Why does my company want me to sign a legal document before I receive compensation

I was let go after 15yrs of service and am over 60. I feel this is the reason and I was managed to do something…

As an independent contractor am I liable for paying back overpaid wages to me 7 months ago? NY State

I am an independent contractor, working for a small medical company in NY. My employer audited last year’s wages and mistakes were found, overpayment to…

A survey was conducted on me by my supervisor?

My supervisor conducted a survey that she distributed to my subordinates in regards to my work performance. She did this without my knowledge. Her and…

How far away are employees supposed to stand while smoking outside of a restaurant entrance?

I work at a small family-owned restaurant and both of our only cooks are smokers who frequently take breaks to sit outside and smoke. The…

Is it legal to lose a job after going to rehab

After returning from rehab my employment position was no longer available. They offered a much lower position to me is this legal

Am I entitled to commission, if I’m a full-time employee but not a salesperson?

However, I made 4 sales to help the company and the owner says I’m not entitled to commision. Is this true?

Can I pay a employee who is under training with a rate which is under the minimum wage?