What do I do, my former employer is saying she will disclose information as a reference could prevent me from being hired.

If there is a basis to claim that the old employer would be disclosing medical information by disclosing the "investigation," it would be in...

Can your job be terminated after providing notice to leave?

I agree with Mr. Ezold. Your only "remedy" would be to collect Unemployment Compensation for the tim between your termination and the effective...

Although the IRA withdrawal will count as income for purposes of income tax, it should not count as earnings against your Workers Comp benefits,...

In Pa, when should my diagnosis be updated on a compensation payable workers comp claim?

While it is possible that the IME doctor will make up his own mind, he is not being paid to find anything wrong with you, and does not have your...

Am I being discriminated against?

Many companies have nepotism policies that prohibit closely related people from working together. These policies are generally legal, as long as...

Does my employer have the right to fire me for having a beard?

Unless you ear a beard as a religious requirement, your employer likely has the right to change the terms of your employment if he requests that...

I had a work injury and employer fired me.Is that legal what can be the outcome for being fired?

It is illegal to fire someone for making a Workers Compensation claim. If you were off work for a work injury, the employer can fire you, but it...

Can employer determine wages because of marital status?

Marital status is not recognized as a protected classification under the anti-discrimination statutes. Employers are legally allowed to be mean and...

How can a father/husband get FMLA?

He should be given the FMLA paperwork. Even if it is denied, FMLA still applies to him because he is caring forma family member with a serious...

Can I be made to work without pay by my employer?

As long as you are earning at least minimum wage (plus 1-1/2 times minimum wage for hours in excess of 40 per week) for all the hours you work, and...