I'm a X-Ray Tech, lost money and job opportunities b/c company prevented me from gaining employment elsewhere.

You need an attorney to review any documents you signed regarding your right to work following your termination of employment. These cases are...

Most plaintiff attorneys work on a contingency basis and ask for a percentage of the monies paid in settlement. This often works well when there...

I am a salaried employee. My company is closing for a week and is forcing me to take the time off.

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, exempt employees who perform no work during a work week, even if none is available due to a shutdown, are not...

Pregnancy discrimination?

Generally, any adverse action such as failure to promote or paying someone less because of pregnancy is unlawful. It is a form of gender...

Do i have to except less and go back to work after being laid off

While you never have to accept a return to work offer of employment, if you fail to do so you may be denied continued unemployment compensation. ...

Can Employee's time off be counted towards FMLA wihouth a completed FMLA Certification of Health Care Form

Yes. An employer can treat the entire time out as FMLA against the 12 week leave period, even if it has not received the medical certification. ...

I signed a separation agreement with an employer the employer has now broke the disparagement clause can I sue them t

It depends on the language in the separation agreement. If the agreement requires arbitration of any disputes you may have to proceed in that...

Under CT law section 31-128 you have a right to get a copy of your personnel file. The file must contain any disciplinary action issued to you. ...

Fired for making a mistake - should I claim UI?

I would file for UC and argue that you were terminated for performance, not willful misconduct. Under CT law, to be denied UC the employer must...

Unemployment hearings

If you are interested in legal representation feel free to contact me to discuss your case. Scott E. Schaffer-860-216-1965