A disgruntle employee has posted a slanderous accusation against me. The statement is in a "review" search engine. Can I sue

Is this a current employee and are you the employer or a supervisor of the employee? If the answer to these questions are in the affirmative, then...

I am currently out of work due to a stroke. Why is it that I am only allowed 12 weeks FMLA? Or do I get 26 if needed?

The FMLA only provides job protection for twelve weeks. However, if you request a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the New Jersey Law Against...

HOW DO I DETERMIBE THE AMOUNT TO SUE FOR IN A DEFAMATION CASE?

You do not have to ask for a particular amount in State court in New Jersey. The kind of damages that you can sue for are governed by NJ common...

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I am looking for an explanation as to what happens when a case is moved to federal district court from local county courts

Removal of cases from the state courts is governed by U.S.C. 28 §1441, et seq. The procedure for removal is found in §1446. The pleading for...

Can I sue my employer for employment discrimination?

Do you have an employment contract or an employment handbook? Often times, these documents provide you with options to deal with issues such as...

My employer has changed its policy, reducing the number of weeks of severance pay at my expense.

Under certain circumstances the policies of a company would be considered an implied contract between the employee and employer. If those...

I was fired for nc/ns. there was a revised schedule and it was never given to me. schedules are not posted, handed out.

If you were an at-will employee (as most private sector, non union employees in NJ are), then your employer can terminate your employment for no...

Unfortunately, I cannot determine, based on the facts that you shared, whether your employer committed FMLA interference or retaliation. I...

I was offered 2 weeks severence I said no, they put me on a personal improvement plan and said I need to bring in 50K in sales

You don’t mention specific dates, but I will assume that you were placed on a PIP shortly after complaining about the branch president being let...

I need more information before I can respond to your question. What was the reason given for your termination? You state that you were “laid off.”...