I want to make A Former employer who fired me give me 6 months severance pay. Or else .... is it legal ?

Of course it is blackmail. It might end up working for you, but threatening to go to authorities to reveal fraud unless you get paid a certain...

Generally speaking, if you are an employee at will, you do not have to be provided with a reason. However, if you think your employment was...

Can I terminate an employee and not pay unused vacation pay after accepting their resignation?

It depends on company policy. If there is a written "use it or lose it" policy, then the company probably does not have to pay out. On the other...

Can I be fired off the clock?

You don't have to be at work to get fired. It sucks, but there is nothing inherently illegal about it.

I scheduled from 2:00pm to 8:30 , every time I have to leave it's arguing. They want me to take the last customer before I leave

Are you being paid for all of your time worked? If not, you should contact an employment lawyer asap.

I work for an employer for many years. I was demoted so they can cut my hours to nearly zero hrs/week. Can they do this to me?

This is lousy, but unless you think it is because of your age, race, religion, national origin, disability, etc., it is probably legal. Talk to an...

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get a consult with an attorney. It all depends on what your agreement says.

There is no law that requires some sort of document or anything particularly formal to suspend an employee. Sorry.

This sounds really weird. You should consider hiring an employment lawyer to write a cease and desist letter for you. You might have a case for...

How could my lawyer help when fired wrongfully?

Your story needs some fleshing out. But if you were terminated bc of your age, race, gender, etc., then maybe an attorney can help you.