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Do I have any legal recourse after relying upon the word of my supervisor?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by William L. Sanders (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
I know of no remedy available to you under GA law In GA, employers are free to change their minds about such matters.
I know of no remedy available to you under GA law In GA, employers are free to change their minds about such matters.

If money is coming up missing from my job, is it legal to charge the employees to make up the deficit?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by attorney Michael A. Caldwell   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Employment
Michael A. Caldwell
The question is governed by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Unless you have a contract (which you probably do not), the employer is free to change your wages as long as he has paid you at least the minimum wage ($7.25/hour) for every hour you work up to 40 hours and 10.88 per hour for every hour you work over 40 hours.  If you have a contract with a set rate of pay, then the employer would be violating it unless some clause in the contract allows him to deduct for losses.    Michael A. Caldwell 404-979-3154... Read Answer
The question is governed by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Unless you have a contract (which you probably do not), the employer is free to... Read Answer

What can I do if I found out business partner is stealing money?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by Mark T. Peters, Sr. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
You could go to the police or prosecutor and try to get him for embezzlement, but since he is an owner that may be difficult. Do you have an operating agreement or a partnership agreement? What does it say? Ultimately, you don't want to be in business with this man - he is a thief. So your best bet is to get him out of the business. You need to take all of your documentation to a local attorney who can devise the best method for getting rid of him.... Read Answer
You could go to the police or prosecutor and try to get him for embezzlement, but since he is an owner that may be difficult. Do you have an... Read Answer

Can employer charge you for damages from an accident on company car to an employee that is driving the company car?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by William L. Sanders (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Employment
I know of no reason the employer may not do this. You can quit if you do not like this.
I know of no reason the employer may not do this. You can quit if you do not like this.

Can I sue my job for failure to pay a ticket on time, resulting in my license getting suspended?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by John F Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
Defend yourself with an attorney.
Defend yourself with an attorney.

If I get vacation from company but not the store manager, can the store manager turn it down?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by Mark T. Peters, Sr. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
If it doesn't fit with the schedule he needs for employees to be there, yes.
If it doesn't fit with the schedule he needs for employees to be there, yes.

Can that staffing agency change or ad a clause after I agreed to the amount without the clause that they have recently included?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by William L. Sanders (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Employment
yes, completely legal in GA. Your remedy is to not accept the job or quit if you are not willing to accept the terms. Employers may change as often as they wish, so long as you are paid minimum wage or more for each hour worked. it is not fair, but it is legal.
yes, completely legal in GA. Your remedy is to not accept the job or quit if you are not willing to accept the terms. Employers may change as... Read Answer

Can an employee be liable for an underage alcohol sale if he/she wasn't properly trained to handle such sale?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by William L. Sanders (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Employment
yes. Lack of training is no excuse for violating the law.
yes. Lack of training is no excuse for violating the law.

What will happen to me once boss reports that I stole money from the cash register to the police?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by William L. Sanders (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Employment
You likely will be arrested for theft. If so, hire a good criminal attorney. You will need one.
You likely will be arrested for theft. If so, hire a good criminal attorney. You will need one.

Can a corporate demand for a repayment if they overpaid the workers’ bonuses for the last year?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by William L. Sanders (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Employment
yes, if you were in fact over paid, they may demand repayment.
yes, if you were in fact over paid, they may demand repayment.

Do I have a case of wrongful termination and can I sue the company?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by Bruce A. Coane (Unclaimed Profile)   |   7 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
There is no general law about wrongful termination. However, if the motivating factor to fire you was your age, race, sex, national origin, religion or medical condition, you could have a legal claim.
There is no general law about wrongful termination. However, if the motivating factor to fire you was your age, race, sex, national origin, religion... Read Answer

Can a 15 year old be forced to sign a paper saying he's an unsatisfactory employee in order to quit his job?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by Atty. Richard F. Rice (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
No. Immediately contact an attorney.
No. Immediately contact an attorney.

Can a 15 year old be forced to sign a paper saying he's an unsatisfactory employee in order to quit his job?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by Mark T. Peters, Sr. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
No, just quit, i.e. don't show up anymore.
No, just quit, i.e. don't show up anymore.

What can I legally do on a company’s discrimination on my evaluation?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by William L. Sanders (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Employment
I am unable to answer questions based on Ohio law. I am a GA attorney If you believe you have been discriminated because of your race, you should contact an attorney that handles discrimination cases. I do not.
I am unable to answer questions based on Ohio law. I am a GA attorney If you believe you have been discriminated because of your race, you should... Read Answer

Is it legal if our church hired an independent organist and we received a letter that her wages were being guaranteed?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by Mark T. Peters, Sr. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
Sure, why not? Whoever runs the church can make the contracts.
Sure, why not? Whoever runs the church can make the contracts.

Can I use my approved I 140 in applying for I-485 when I come back to the country and work again?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by William L. Sanders (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Employment
I do not answer immigration questions - know nothing about this area of the law.
I do not answer immigration questions - know nothing about this area of the law.

What will happen if I have a claim for breach of contract (lack of payment) against an employer in another state?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by William L. Sanders (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Employment
I only answer questions based on GA Law Likely you will need to go to their state and sue them.
I only answer questions based on GA Law Likely you will need to go to their state and sue them.

If an employee in assisted living has begun a romantic relationship with a client, what do I do?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by John F Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
I would suggest you seek an attorney to counsel you on this matter. If he is suffering from dementia than it would behoove you to evoke the jurisdiction of the court and have a responsible party made his Guardian and conservator.
I would suggest you seek an attorney to counsel you on this matter. If he is suffering from dementia than it would behoove you to evoke the... Read Answer

If an employee in assisted living has begun a romantic relationship with a client, what do I do?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by William L. Sanders (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
complaints with the company and with the state is what I would have suggested. Perhaps you have done enough
complaints with the company and with the state is what I would have suggested. Perhaps you have done enough

If an employee in assisted living has begun a romantic relationship with a client, what do I do?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by Atty. Richard F. Rice (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
Contact an attorney.
Contact an attorney.

Should I seek legal representation?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by Atty. Richard F. Rice (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
Immediately contact an attorney.
Immediately contact an attorney.

Can an employer legally dock pay based on an assumption of excessive WIFI usage?

Answered 12 years and 4 months ago by Mr. Scott M Behren (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
Probably no legal.
Probably no legal.

What happens on breaking an independent contractor agreement?

Answered 12 years and 4 months ago by William L. Sanders (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Employment
I could not answer without reading your contract. You say Nevada.
I could not answer without reading your contract. You say Nevada.
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