Do my discrimination(fired due to injury) suit against employer get heard in civil court or through the workers comp. Board?

You should discuss this with your lawyer. There are different ways to "settle" a work comp case. Did you sign a charge or file claims with the...

Requesting Letter from Previous Employer

Yes. The company does not have to provide a letter to you. If you apply for unemployment benefits you may get the next best thing.

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How to terminate an employee?

You should consult with an employment attorney first since there is no guarantee that the employee will not pursue claims against you. Doing it...

Is it legal to change a part time employees requirements for benefits from 19 to 25 to now 31 hours after working there for 10y

Mr. Forman is correct. You may want to review the Wage Theft Prevention Act link on my website. Go to www.urbalaw.com and click on the...

Been working at my job for 4 going on 5 years and still have not gotten an increase in pay. can i take action on this?

No unless you are a member of a protected class and your denial of a raise was tied to your protected class status. Questions to consider might...

Is it a standard practice for an employer to ask the claimant of a sexual harassment claim to meet directly 1on 1 with accused.

I think you asked whether the alleged harasser and the alleged victim normally meet together during a sexual harassment investigation? If that was...

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You obviously know what the law states. If you requested FMLA leave 1 week before you qualified for it and you were fired the next day, would your...

I have a friend that was working for metropcs and she isnt recieving documented proof of her earnings.

If your friend believes she has a pay issue she needs to consult with an employment lawyer or the Dept. of Labor.

I am applying to medical school, and they all run background checks upon acceptance. How do I know if my record is clean?

The most important issue with all applications is to answer the application truthfully. Pay attention to details. The school wants to make sure...

If an employer terminates a work-for-hire contract because the freelancer couldn't deliver on time, can the employer still sue?

Always get it in writing. Since you started with a written agreement you should finish with one.