Can my employer take wages out of my check from previous work I did as punishment for going home sick?

I agree in large measure with the other comments. There appear to be a number of wage and hour claims. I will add a couple additional thoughts....

Yours are very troubling facts, if proven. As you suggest, your first issue will be winning your unemployment appeal (assuming, of course, that you...

As a salary employee how many hours can you be required to work? I understand its salary however no one can work around the cloc

I agree that it is complicated, and also that the "classification" issue -- i.e., exempt from overtime or non-exempt -- may be a very important...

Can I still be entitled to unemployment benefits if my former employer is saying that I wasn't fired that she just cut my hours?

This is a complex matter. I would recommend consulting with an attorney in your area who specializes in unemployment appeals.