mail the check in a trackable way (e.g. Fedex, certified, etc.). That way, there can be no debate about whether or not it was sent. Easy pleasy.

I was given an proposal for severance, what does that mean? Do I counter before the actual agreement?

You should almost certainly negotiate. There is some risk associated with negotiating (i.e., the employer could, theoretically, pull the offer),...

Unpaid wages

Sounds like you've got a case. Find an employment lawyer. Ideally, someone who specializes in "wage and hour" law. Call an employment lawyer ASAP.

If I am offered a severance package but feel I am entitled to more, can I lose the original offer if I ask /try to get more?

Ms. Rubin nailed it. The company offered you severance for a reason, so while it is POSSIBLE for the company to pull the offer, it is not very...

I am 5 months pregnant and my supervisor is cutting down my work hours. Can they do that?

Your employer CAN cut your hours. But not because of your pregnancy.

Independent contractor wants to start same business as current employer no non compete clause

Generally speaking, if you do not have a non-compete, you are free to compete. Capitalism was based on fierce competition. That being said, you...

DON'T QUIT!!!! Speak to an employment lawyer and you can figure out how you can either (a) improve your job or (b) fight back. There are a...

Should I be entitled to severance pay?

This sucks. You worked hard for a company for 23 years and it seems like they threw you out like garbage. The other lawyers, technically, are...

Is it legal for my ex-employer to fire me under these circumstances? Is there anything I can do about this?

Would need more details, but this could be unlawful discrimination based on pregnancy, disability or gender. In addition, you may have a claim for...

If a person signed a agreement not to sue their employer, but the person was tricked into believing that the company.

This might be a breach of contract action. Similarly, if your prior employer hurt you subsequent to the agreement, that injury cannot be covered...