Yes, you may lose your benefits for not attending an orientation. Go back to your local unemployment office and sign up for the next scheduled...

Can an employer deduct employee vacation days when the office is closed due to a hurrican but the employee wants to work?

While this doesn't seem fair to the employee, the answer is yes, unless your union or individual contract states otherwise.

Do I have legal ground for lawsuit if fired because I reported my employer to IRS for misclassification?

If that happens, you may have a claim under the anti-retaliation provision of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act.

My coworker and I were asked to document a complaint concerning a physician's behavior towards us in writing.

It depends on many factors, including the nature of your complaint, your employer's policy regarding complaints of this nature, and whether your...

What are the strategies to appeal NJ Department of Labor audit for employee vs contractor classifications? See details for more.

The key is how much control the employer has over the contractor and who bears the risk of profit and loss. To answer your specific...

If I am laid off and the employer says that I was fired for bad conduct or I quit does the employer save money.

Whenever unemployment benefits are paid, the employer's experience rating increases, which then causes that employer's unemployment taxes to...

I GOT LAID OFF FROM MY JOB, WHILE I WAS IN THE HOSPITAL SUFFERING FROM A BRAIN STROCK. WHAT CAN I DO?

You may have a claim for disability discrimination as well as one under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act. You should consult with an...

Mr. Forman is correct. However, your employer can let you go if you are not willing to work the additional hours. Also, your employer is required...

I was fired from my job because I can't provide I 9. I have a lawyer working on my immigration case . Can I get my job back?

You may be able to get your job back once you can provide the information and documentation required on the I-9 form. However, your former employer...

I was approved to get a hip replacement and my employer approve the short term disability. Two days into my disability I found o

You may have a claim for disability discrimination and/or for violation of the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, the latter if your employer...