What are my legal options? Where can I find immediate help?

If you can not find another job I assume you will file for unemployment benefits. If your employer denies your claim you can appeal the...

Workers Compensation Attorney?

As a nurse, you are a well educated professional. Why have you not retained an attorney to help you? One has already specifically informed you,...

Does an employer have the right to refuse to give an employee a recommendation letter? Is there a recourse?

Mr. Ezold's response to your question regarding recommendation letters is correct.

Harassment or hostile work environment, can I as the manager be in this type of environment?

Apparently you are since you are still working there. If you fail to follow your employer's written or unwritten policies your status might change.

What more can I do about my job?

Have you called the Georgia Department of Labor or their wage and hour division? You might even try the Federal Department of Labor in Atlanta. ...

Does my company have to give me the number of work hours per week they promised at the time I was hired?

If you did not get the "at least 28 hours" in writing or have witnesses who heard the promise made to you then probably not.

I am an RN can they make me work 12 hrs(usual 8 hrs)

Probably, but make sure they pay you correctly to do so and make sure you are not violating any rules implemented by your state licensing agency...

Should I sign a General Release from a layoff if I have an open Worker's Comp claim?

Mr. Batchelder is probably correct. I would add a sentence also that your employer will not object to your receipt of unemployment benefits just...

In an administrative hearing can the Appellant force the Complainant to testify in person versus telephonic?

It's at the discretion of the ALJ or Hearing Officer. Be professional when you communicate with him/her.

Most attorneys will probably not be able to answer your question comfortably without seeing all the paperwork. Consult an employment attorney to...