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What recourse do I have if we are not paid for 50 hours worked and employer says he can’t afford to pay us all?

Answered 12 years ago by William L. Sanders (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
Find another job, or get used to working for free.
Find another job, or get used to working for free.

Is it the organization's responsibility to provide computer access, internet access or email addresses for the members?

Answered 12 years ago by William L. Sanders (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
I know of no requirement that any one provide this.
I know of no requirement that any one provide this.

What are your rights if you are terminated because you are accused for having inappropriate behavior?

Answered 12 years ago by William L. Sanders (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
You have no rights.
You have no rights.

Can a felon off probation for 10 years work in a bar or night club as a bartender?

Answered 12 years ago by William L. Sanders (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
You should ask the entity that issues such licenses. I do not know the answer.
You should ask the entity that issues such licenses. I do not know the answer.

Is a training failure a disciplinary offense?

Answered 12 years ago by William L. Sanders (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
I find nothing illegal about what the employer did. I would need to read the contract to answer.
I find nothing illegal about what the employer did. I would need to read the contract to answer.

Can I sue my employer if they didn't give me the right amount of compensation after being fired?

Answered 12 years ago by William L. Sanders (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
You have not asked a legal question. You are asking for a financial answer. You may sue, but you need to weigh what you get if you do not.
You have not asked a legal question. You are asking for a financial answer. You may sue, but you need to weigh what you get if you do not.

What if there is a shortage in money with one or more cashiers?

Answered 12 years ago by William L. Sanders (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
I do not have enough facts to answer this question.
I do not have enough facts to answer this question.

Do I have any legal recourse if my employer does not forward my payments to the company who holds the loan?

Answered 12 years ago by William L. Sanders (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
The creditor may pursue this. I do not know if you have a remedy or not.
The creditor may pursue this. I do not know if you have a remedy or not.

Is that legal if my boss want to take out 15 mins of my hours because he said we need to take a break but I'm only working part time 4 hours?

Answered 12 years ago by Mark T. Peters, Sr. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
The law requires that you take a 15 minute break. So take it.
The law requires that you take a 15 minute break. So take it.

What will happen if there was a shortage in the cash registers and there were 3 cashiers?

Answered 12 years ago by John F Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
Not on the facts as given, however if you wish to engage my firm and provide the details that an opinion can be rendered to you.
Not on the facts as given, however if you wish to engage my firm and provide the details that an opinion can be rendered to you.

Can I collect unemployment as a per diem employee?

Answered 12 years ago by Atty. Richard F. Rice (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
If you have standard deductions from your income then you probably are eligible for unemployment. Contact the State unemployment agency.
If you have standard deductions from your income then you probably are eligible for unemployment. Contact the State unemployment agency.

Can I collect unemployment as a per diem employee?

Answered 12 years ago by William L. Sanders (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
You should be eligible. Go to DOL and file your claim and see If they say you have no wages reported, request a WAGE INVESTIGATION Benefits computed using a formula, based on your earnings over part of the last 5 quarters.
You should be eligible. Go to DOL and file your claim and see If they say you have no wages reported, request a WAGE INVESTIGATION Benefits... Read More

What can I do if the company I used to work with told me they were going to rehire me but then they did not hire me?

Answered 12 years ago by Mark T. Peters, Sr. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
Find a new employer.
Find a new employer.

What do I do to make her accountable for her manipulation and force her to pay something so she will stop the manipulation and lies?

Answered 12 years ago by William L. Sanders (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
I know of no remedy available to you. Manipulation is not illegal.
I know of no remedy available to you. Manipulation is not illegal.

Is it legal for my employer to deduct my pay without me getting demoted and have had that pay for over a year?

Answered 12 years ago by William L. Sanders (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
In GA, employer may change the pay rate at any time, for any reason, including no reason, so long as you are paid min wage or more. Employees have no ownership of their pay rate in GA.
In GA, employer may change the pay rate at any time, for any reason, including no reason, so long as you are paid min wage or more. Employees have... Read More

Is it legal for my employer to deduct my pay without me getting demoted and have had that pay for over a year?

Answered 12 years ago by John F Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
Yes, they have the option of resetting your remuneration at any time unless there is a collective bargaining agreement. Employment contracts are voluntary, you have the right to quit.
Yes, they have the option of resetting your remuneration at any time unless there is a collective bargaining agreement. Employment contracts are... Read More

What is the law regarding employer remarking to WCB that I had an existing condition?

Answered 12 years ago by William L. Sanders (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
I do not know what this means: WCB Therefore, I can not answer your question.
I do not know what this means: WCB Therefore, I can not answer your question.

What is the law regarding employer remarking to WCB that I had an existing condition?

Answered 12 years ago by Atty. Richard F. Rice (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
What is the WCB?
What is the WCB?

What is the law regarding employer remarking to WCB that I had an existing condition?

Answered 12 years ago by John F Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
Prior medical conditions are relevant in a workers comp claim.
Prior medical conditions are relevant in a workers comp claim.

Is it a good idea if I let a potential work off a percentage to buy in to my service business?

Answered 12 years ago by William L. Sanders (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
I am unable to give you advice. You have not asked a question involving the law.
I am unable to give you advice. You have not asked a question involving the law.
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