The fact that your attorney used to work with opposing counsel, or that they are friends, is not in itself a conflict. In fact, this could help...

FMLA only applies to employees, not independent contractors. The tougher question is whether you are genuinely an independent contractor or not. ...

Can my boss legally ask me to falsify final inspection reports?

I agree with the prior posters that it sounds like there is a potential whistleblower law violation, but you should speak with an employment...

Genrally, a notice period is not enforceable - that is, there is no consequence if you do not give the notice the employer requests. That said, an...

What should I do if my former employer will not give me my last check without a signed confidentiality agreement?

Inform the employer that your final wages must be paid by the next payroll date and you are not required to sign anything as a condition of...

Am I entitled to severance pay if I am being forced to resign?

Generally speaking, unless there is a severance plan in place or you have a contract providing for severance, you are not entitled to severance pay...

I received a termination notice stating I failed to notify my employer I had a pending criminal legal action

There is an exception in the law that allows employers to consider pending criminal charges in connection with employment. That is, an employer...

Can i be terminated while out on medical leave?

Maybe. Generally, you are entitled to 12 weeks of leave under the FMLA and once that expires, the employer can terminate the position. That said,...

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How can I establish that a former employee was exempt from overtime wages without a written agreement with that stated in it?

It's not clear from your question how this issue arose - a demand letter, lawsuit, inquiry from the DOL, etc. That said, you need to provide the...

No, however, since a recent amendment to the Unemployment Insurance Law, you may be disqualified from receiving severance pay during the period for...