Employment Law Author

Ava Morales Garcia

Ava Morales Garcia is an employment law attorney who focuses on wage and hour law, worker classification, and other employment-related issues. She has represented clients in various industries, including technology and healthcare.

Credentials

J.D., New York University, L.L.M. in Labor and Employment Law

8+ yearsWage and Hour LawWorker Classification

Articles by Ava Morales Garcia

Can Teachers Legally Go on Strike in the U.S.?What Qualifies as Unlawful Employment Termination?Does an Employer Have to Give You a Reason for Termination?Are Nurses Legally Allowed to Strike?What Happens If You Leave a Job Before Your Contract Ends?Do You Get Paid for Jury Duty? And How Much?Do Restaurants Have to Feed Employees?Does Minimum Wage Apply to Independent Contractors?Can an Employer Fire a Veteran With PTSD?What Happens If You Break an Employment Contract?Is a Workers Comp Injury During a Lunch Break Covered?Can an Independent Contractor Sue Their Employer?How Many Hours Can a Salaried Exempt Employee Be Forced to Work?How Employers Handle HIV-Positive Employees Can an Employer Get in Trouble for Paying Cash?How to Prove a Hostile Work Environment My Employer Is Not Paying Prevailing Wage. What Should I Do?Who Pays for a Fitness for Duty Exam?Is Pregnancy Considered a Disability Under the ADA?Can You Collect Workers' Compensation and Retirement?How to Get Your Job Back After a Wrongful Termination School Bus Driver Criminal Record Check Disqualifications Can You Move Out of State While on Long Term Disability?What Is the Penalty for Cancelling a Travel Nurse Contract?Temporary Employee Injured on the Job: What Are Your Rights?Can an Employer Fire You for Wearing a Mask?Fired for Inappropriate Touching: What Happens Next?What to Do About Being Harassed on Light Duty Do You Have to Return to Work After Maternity Leave?How to Get a Restraining Order Against a Coworker