I can't imagine that this could not be fixed through vigorous activity, particularly by a lawyer. I would keep on asking to speak to s supervisor...

Can I accept check if I am going to appeal?

No. You get to accept the check only if you don't appeal.

I had writen va email to landlord that I was going to pay the months of rent that I owned and she changed my locks

A landlord cannot change the locks without a District Justices' Order. However, there are usually more to these Landlord-Tenant situations (you...

Can I sue under FMLA & or ADA? Job description, duties & schedule changed after coming back from lung cancer surgery & FMLA.

Yes, you obviously have good facts here for a suit on two or more issues, including FMLA/ADA retaliation and ADA failure to accommodate. I have...

Yes to both. There is a relatively new statute that makes it difficult for construction companies to avoid responsibility for wc by claiming you...

Can my lawyer comdense two cases scheduled for arbitration then sue the other attorney?

Sorry. No, you can't sue the other side's lawyer in either suit. They are separate causes of action and have nothing to do with each other...

If I become an independent contractor while on short-term disability benefits, is this considered fraud?

Sounds problematic to me. An STD insurance is typically paid because you are disabled but you may have a loophole in the insurance Plan or Policy....

What are my legal option after my manager has harassed, discriminated, and retaliated against me and HR is covering it up?

You have potential retaliation cases under federal and state law. It depends on what you reported to HR, but it sounds promising. Consult a...

Can my employer fire me for being out on Short Term Disability?

There are several issues here that you should not discuss on the web. One is the FMLA, one is the ADA, and a good intake interview would ask if...

Do I have a disability discrimination case against my employer?

Sounds very possible. The circumstances of your going out on disability could be an issue. It is possible to argue that you are disabled for...