I was awarded unemployment when my employer dismissed me around August 2012. I came home to find a letter saying I owe the state

I handle these types of cases with a high degree of regularity. The most important thing to assess is whether this is a fault- based or non-fault...

Does the Americans with Disabilities Act apply to my private organization's conference if a member has a disability?

Off-hand, I don't think it does. The ADA is really intended to protect employer/employee relationships. To confirm this, however, I encourage you...

Repeatedly have been paid less than the hours you worked--salaried supposedly exempt employee, and docked outside the payperiod

I have gotten benefits for claimants under these circumstances. These cases have become increasingly harder to win however. I suggest that you...

Can your employer change your starting location daily, yet still require you to be there at the same time?

I agree with my colleague and add that this may make you eligible for unemployment benefits should you quit. The situation you are describing is...

Unemployment Compensation Appeal and a Charge of Illegal Discrimination, what to do first?

Do you mean 'unemployment compensation' or do you mean 'EEOC'- the Federal equivalent of the PHRC? If you are filing for both unemployment and a...

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There is nothing wrong with this firing. If this language was common at work (your boss was aware of it and allowed it to happen), your former...

Sueing employer when he knows I own a firm and promote it ( makes him angry that he din't get non-compete signed)

There are a lot of moving parts here- many of which are not entirely clear on this post. Contact an employment lawyer on this thread and buy an...

Must a professional exempt employee be compensated if asked to work beyond a contracted arrangement?

Off-hand, I'm not sure. But, I would discuss the situation with your supervisor and tell him/her that you feel you are being taken advantage of....

Is your employer allowed to audio spy on you without consent? In PA

Assuming this is in a place where you have a reasonable expectation of privacy, the answer is NO. This actually may be a third-degree felony.

Can I take my previous employer to court for firing me via text message?

File for unemployment. Based on the facts provided, you have a great chance of winning.