There are different levels of disqualification. Simple misconduct disqualifies you from benefits for 8 weeks. Severe misconduct disqualifies for...

If I was terminated for violation of company policy and belong to a union do I have a right to fight for my job?

The union controls the grievance process and makes the determination of whether to contest your termination or not. That said, theft, whether of...

Do i need legal counsel if i was a witness to a injury at my place of employment

It is a routine matter for the employer to want to talk with you if you were a witness to a customer injury. Blaming you does not do them any...

I was employed in February 2014 full time with expected health benefit . I was denied. Can I fight this without getting fired?

Generally, employer health plans only exclude temporary or part-time employees. If you are a full-time employee of the company, then your...

Wrongfull Termination . Volunteer First Responder Who Gets Paid Quarterly Steipend , And Annual 401k

Your description of the situation is a little unclear. If the ordinance was specifically adopted to preclude you from participation in the First...

What's the fewest number of hours an employer can give?

Mr. Popovich is correct. You should file for unemployment. You can receive benefits for the reduction in hours to (4) per week and the resulting...

There is no law that requires that an employer employ you directly instead of through a temporary agency. The employer can continue to employ you...

Blue collar worker in NJ working 50+ hours weekly and not being paid time and a half for over 40 hours. Is this legal?

Given your description of your work it is likely that you are non-exempt and entitled to overtime. Based on what you have stated, the only...

In New Jersey if you get hurt on the job and go on workman's comp. How long does your employer have to hold your position?

The employer can fill your position. Under federal and state anti-discrimination laws, you are probably entitled to be re-hired when you're...

Is paying an employee that is salary on an hourly basis with no overtime, legal?

In order to be considered exempt, your employer must pay you a salary that does not vary from week to week. If you are in fact being paid hourly,...

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