Can my job terminate employment if im on a leave of absence?

I am sorry to read about your circumstances. Generally, under the FMLA and employer can release an employee after they have used 12 weeks of leave...

Can social security retirement checks be garnished?

Only the Federal Government may garnish social security checks. Section 207 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 407). Your son, however, should...

You may have a valid FMLA and discrimination suit. If you were going to miss over 12 weeks in the year, then the employer can generally terminate...

If a doctor returns you back to work under restricted duty from an FMLA, is the employer required to allow the employee back?

There is a body of law that discusses requests for accomodations and the duty of an employer to accomodate the request and a reasonableness...

Have I been discrimintaed against because I had a baby?

This sounds like a textbook example of pregnancy discrimination that may implicate the Pregnancy Discrimination Act and other anti-discrimination...

I worked for 10 years as a 1099 conrtact worker. I went there everyday . One year ago they let me go with 1 day notice.

In determining whether the person providing service is an employee or an independent contractor, all information that provides evidence of the...

Can an employer in New York state require an employee to punch in early from their meal break because of lack of coverage?

New York has some favorable laws regarding Meal Breaks, but they may only be enforced by The Department of Labor itself - that is, there is no...

No pay checks

I am sorry to read about your circumstances. There are certain acts, such as the WARN ACT, that govern the manner in which an employer can...

Can I take legal action against my former employer

This is a cutting edge law issue, but in order for you to prevail you must be able to prove what your damages are. The employer will certainly...

Can a company fire someone without an investigation?

Yes. In most states employment is at-will and you can be terminated for no reason and/or without and investigation. Unless there is a union or...