I have been fired by my employer after having a meeting about her manager using racially motivated language. What can I do?

Under the NJ LAD, Title VII, and 42 USC 1981, it is unlawful to terminate an employee for complaints of legally-protected concerns (including...

Is getting fired over questioning the legality of your companies practice considered retaliation?

You should contact a specialized employment attorney for a more conclusive opinion, as each issue raised is fact based. But in general, if you have...

The Family and Medical Leave Act requires an employer to give an employee at least 2 weeks to fill out an FMLA certification from their physician. ...

Who wants to help me fight those people discriminating against me because of mental issues?

You should call a specialized attorney as soon as possible. We are not permitted to solicit on this network. You generally have 180 days under...

Medical termination. Is it legal to fire me and re hire me at a lower pay for life threatening medical emergency?

Just because you may not be FMLA qualified does not mean you are not protected under different laws like Title VII for pregnancy discrimination or...

Can I be fired for going to the er for mental issues?

If you adequately informed your employer of your health issues, time off from work can also be considered a "reasonable accommodation" even if you...

The answer to your question depends up your job and the full number of hours worked per week, also whether you are hourly or salary. If you are an...

Can you sue an employer for mental anguish for having a job eliminated after working for the company for 40 years ?

People are unfortunately terminated or "eliminated" all the time for good reasons or bad. The majority of them have no possible legal claim, even...

How do I Press the FMLA Act

If your fiance qualifies under the FMLA (she worked more than 1 year and the employer has at least 50 employees within 75 miles of her worksite),...

Returning to work, on FMLA protected leave, my employer did not honor my restricted work schedule. Can I do anything about it?

Your question is tricky and would likely require a further consultation. Under the FMLA, an employer is not required to bring you back with...