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Does WARN Act apply?

I was recently laid off 1/24 and given a later separation date 2/21 during which time I would receive an additional month pay and severance…

Was I wrongfully terminated?

I felt like i was wrongfully let go. It was stated on my paper that was given to me when i was let go, that…

Am I an independent contractor or an employee?

I believe I am misclassified as an independent contractor. I am a psychotherapist for a private therapy practice. I perform the main work of the…

What are an employee’s responsibilities regarding the use of a company vehicle?

My situation is I have hourly employees who drive service trucks to and from home for work daily and in the extreme cold this vehicle…

Must an employee report to work during a state emergency?

I work for a background screening company. It’s basically a call center job, definitely a non-essential service. My department manager has initiated mandatory OT for…

FMLA

Can my boss mention that I was out on medical leave for part of the year on my review? I was covered under FMLA

What is the time frame to collect on an accidental overpayment?

My job overpaid me in error. They told me to not spend any more until they knew what I needed to pay back. It’s been…

If I haven’t been paid in 3 weeks, what can I do about it and what are my options?

Is it legal for an employer to charge a spousal surcharge if spouse is self employed and not offered insurance?

My current company charges me 100 a month, spousal surcharge, for my husband being on my plan. He is self employed and does not have…

What to do regarding an overpayment by my employer?

Must I tell them about it and must I pay it back?