Can employers base their decisions to hire employees on credit reports?

Yes, an employer may utilize consumer reports for employment purposes in making hiring and promotional decisions, if there is a business necessity...

Is a written offer of employment a contract?

Depending upon the language, an offer letter can certainly constitute a contract of employment. You should certainly consult with an attorney to...

Pregnacy discrimination with the usps. i am in court they present a settlement of 2500 and no termination on record

You should definitely speak to a qualified employment attorney before you accept a settlement offer of $2,500.

Do I have a case for workplace bullying even after being terminated on unrelated circumstances that were filed by my bullies?

The bottom line is that, for a victim of workplace bullying to be able to sue in court, the bullying must have been motivated by the employee's...

NYS -If I ask for a copy of the hours I worked from my PAST employer,are they required to give me a copy?

As to the personnel file, in New York, the general rule is that an employee is not entitled to review his or her personnel file, absent an...

Should I pursue my employers Warn Act Violation?

If you do not want to resort to a legal action, you should consider talking to your employer. An intelligent discussion can resolve most problems...

As an employer; when am I clear of any form of legal action from an employee for discrimination?

It depends on the particular statute under which the employee seeks to assert a claim. Under many federal laws, for example, an employee generally...

Can en employer hold a paycheck?

With some limited exceptions, employers must pay their employees, on a weekly or biweekly basis, all wages earned within seven days of the...

Serving court papers

I agree with the other attorneys that have answered this question

After a summons with notice or summons and complaint are served, a defendant must respond in writing within a limited period of time. The response...