If they are offering you severance pay, you may not qualify while you are receiving it. If they are not offering any money, there is no reason to...

It is always best to have an attorney review any legally binding contract before you sign. In your case, you need to show the full contract to an...

I was laid off in NYS from my part-time job on 12/17/13--I began collecting benefits weekly until my return to work

It seems to be only two weeks that you need to return. I don't think it is worth the fight, and I don't think it is fair to want to collect...

I quit my job because I was bullied by another store manager and the district manager. I got denied for unemployment.

Many times the employer will not bother to show up for the hearing. So, just be sure to be on time and prepared to tell your side of the story...

I relocated from NY to Georgia. I filed an unemployment claim and was denied, can a lawyer help me get unemployment?

It sounds like you are being turned down because the 6 months benefit period has expired. Unemployment pays benefits from the date you last work...

My employer has not notified me properly about changing my pay for dec2012 commission

If you are still working there, you should discuss strategy with an attorney before you consider taking legal action. You need to discuss whether...

Am I eligible for NYS Unemployment benefits?

You can remain at your present job and apply for benefits when it ends. If you are offered a position at that time, you will need a legitimate...

I've been waiting for a determination for 3 months, and no one at Department of Labor, knows the status of my claim.

It sounds like you may need an attorney. Filing for benefits while actually employed is a criminal offense. It may be that you were let go when...

The government does that. But I think it is a terrible policy for private employers to try. First, you cannot test or get a background check until...

Question about possible discrimination?

When an employee alleges discrimination, but has not been fired, it is a matter of degree to which you are treated differently. You should speak to...