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Employment Law - Employee questions and answers

• Can I sue my employer for unpaid wages?

  Asked in New York, NY | March 10, 2025

  I work at a restaurant and have not been paid for several hours of overtime that I worked. I’ve asked my employer about it, but they haven’t resolved the issue. Can I sue my employer for these unpaid wages? 

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• If I Have Received A Severance Agreement From My Massachusetts Employer, Should I Have It Reviewed By Counsel Before Signing It?

  Asked in Newton Upper Falls, MA | July 20, 2022

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• I'm working in Minnesota and I've been facing discrimination because of my sexual orientation.

  Asked in Minneapolis, MN | November 22, 2024

  Everything was normal when I was hired. However, about two months into working, I let it slip out that I have a wife (we are both women). Since then, my coworkers have been treating me differently. I'm worried about my rights and what protections I have.

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• How does Minnesota's overtime law work?

  Asked in Minneapolis, MN | November 22, 2024

  I'm a nurse in Minnesota and I'm currently salaried full time. Currently, our hospital is short staffed and I am coming in early and staying late to help with coverage requirements. I'm wondering if I'm entitled to overtime pay under Minnesota state law.

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• What qualifies as wrongful termination?

  Asked in Atlanta, GA | November 22, 2024

  I was a manager who was recently fired after blowing the whistle on unethical practices at my company. I've decided to sue my former employer for wrongful termination under Georgia law. Can anyone explain what qualifies as wrongful termination in Georgia?

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• Can I be fired for refusing to do something illegal at work?

  Asked in Atlanta, GA | November 22, 2024

  I was an accountant for a company in Atlanta and I was recently fired after refusing to falsify company reports. I'm concerned that my termination might be illegal because I refused to engage in unlawful activity. Can anyone tell me if I can be fired for refusing to do something illegal at work?

  Answered by 1 attorney