As indicated above, unless you are in a union or have a contract, your boss can make you work that day, although it is not a good business practice.

How should I proceed?

You should write an incident report at your employer and see what your rights are with them and then possibly consult with an attorney.

Can my employer not go by the employee hand book?

Generally speaking, a handbook is a guide, but not a contract that an employer has to follow.

Can my union stop representing me part way through the grievance process?

It depends on what your contract with the union says. you should have an attorney review it.

What can be done if an adjunct professor was terminated after maternity leave?

You should consult with an employment attorney and also have him/her review the employment contract as you could have a claim for discrimination or...

I was hired..attending paid training and was never contacted again.

Unless you have a contract, you are an employee at will. That means that your employer can fire you for any reason, as long as it is not a...

There is nothing illegal about your employer giving out your phone number, though it is not a good idea.

What ramifications Can I suffer if someone accuses they paid me for a service in which they actually did not pay at all.

If you provided the service, then you are entitled to be paid. You may have to bring, or threaten to bring, a lawsuit to recover for what you are...

Are employees supposed to keep a certain number of disabled employees on staff

Your employer is not required to keep you on just because you have a disability. However, they cannot let you go because you have a disability...

Can my employer use intimidation,threats and bad language to force me to work?

If you are part of a union, you could file a grievance. If not, more details are needed. Generally, your boss, under the law, does not have to be...