You may have better luck getting an answer to this question if you repost it under the immigration law practice area. As a general rule, however,...

How do I Press the FMLA Act

The threshold question is whether she qualifies for FMLA, which Mr. Karpf very accurately conveyed in his prior post. If she meets the...

Is putting pressure on an employee to not tell the truth retaliation?

As a matter of law, retaliation is only illegal if it is in response to your filing a complaint regarding discrimination. In other words, your...

Can I change my mind about a settlement agreement?

Whether you can change your mind depends on some facts, most importantly, whether you signed a settlement agreement and how long ago you did so. ...

Can a business refuse to hire someone for being friends with someone who was fired? Or is that considered defamation?

Unfortunately, yes, they can decline to hire you due to your friendship with someone who they had previously fired.

You should explain the reality of what happened and provide any and all proof in your possession to establish that you did not voluntarily resign.

Wrongfully terminated for poor performance

Unless you can establish that your layoff was motivated by an unlawful discriminatory animus, there is no recourse here, even if the reasons for...

Unfortunately, there is not much that can be done to protect you as your employer has a right to terminate upon receiving complaints, even if they...

Can the EEOC no longer file a lawsuit on your behalf when they transfer a charge to the NYSDHR?

It is not likely that they will do so, as the EEOC takes such cases on an extremely limited basis. Upon transferring the case to the Division,...

Do I have a case?

Contact a local employment attorney. Your employer cannot unreasonably prevent you from returning to work where you have been medically cleared to...