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Posted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Family and Medical Leave Act, Newsletters | January 3, 2014
If you work for an employer covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act, you may be eligible for a… Continue reading Can my boss tell me I can’t take FMLA leave?
Read MorePosted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Miscellaneous, Newsletters, Wage and Hour Law | December 19, 2013
Yes it can. Employers are getting into the payday loan business, to mixed reviews. Generally, an outside financial company will… Continue reading Can my employer deduct money from my paycheck if I take an advance?
Read MorePosted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Defamation, Newsletters | December 13, 2013
Depending on the circumstances of the case, you may have a case of defamation against your employer. If what was… Continue reading What can I do if my employer says something about me that isn’t true?
Read MorePosted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Employee Rights, Newsletters | December 6, 2013
In a case such as this, an employer could potentially be liable for misrepresenting the nature of the work to… Continue reading Hanukkah edition: what can I do if my boss promises me eight days of work but only employs me for one?
Read MorePosted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Newsletters, Wage and Hour Law | November 27, 2013
In some circumstances, you can voluntarily leave your job and still get unemployment benefits. The employer must change the circumstances… Continue reading What Can I Do If My Employer Cuts My Hours or My Pay?
Read MorePosted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Newsletters, Wage and Hour Law | November 15, 2013
Can Lady Gaga deny me overtime pay? Apparently, Ms. Gaga attempted to deny her assistant overtime pay. Read an article… Continue reading Lady Gaga’s Assistant Sues for Overtime Pay
Read MorePosted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Employee Rights, Newsletters | October 31, 2013
What are my rights with regard to my personnel file? On October 1, 2013, a new law went into effect… Continue reading Personnel File and Your Rights
Read MorePosted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Newsletters, Wage and Hour Law | October 25, 2013
I’m a limo driver- can my boss deny me overtime pay when I work more than 40 hours in a… Continue reading Limousine Drivers and Overtime
Read MorePosted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Newsletters, Workplace Harassment | October 18, 2013
Can I sue for sexual harassment if I’m an unpaid intern? Unfortunately, not under the same laws that protect… Continue reading Unpaid Interns and Sexual Harassment
Read MorePosted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Federal Government, Newsletters | October 11, 2013
Will the Government Shutdown Affect My Rights as an Employee? Yes and no. If you are receiving unemployment benefits,… Continue reading Government Shutdown’s Effect on Employees
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