After working for this company for 20 years,can they tell me I can't work after the found a criminal record that's 23 years old

There is a Pennsylvania statute that will protect you in most circumstances here. It deals with criminal records.

Where should I file a discrimination lawsuit? Federal or State court?

Federal court is better because you get a jury trial there. However, you usually have to have a certain amount of employees to sue in either...

What charges can I press if i wasnt protected correctly at work

You can file before the EEOC (federal agency) or PHRC (state agency) a discrimination case. This does no appear to be a criminal matter. Racial...

This case involves wrongful separation by a company, poss. discrimination. HR and I not allowed to contact each other. Illegal?

This is unknowable. It seems he has gone out in front for you and been your friend before beyond the expectations of his employer. Indeed, they...

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Can my employer tell me what I can or cannot do on my own time?

No and yes. While I am not sure of this, I would say no, he cannot require you to go to the party without paying you. However, yes, as a...

On 11/7/13 I was 'terminated' from my place of employ. When asked the reason as to my firing they gave no reason.

There is no obligation on the Employer to give you a reason. Additionally, my advise is don't ask because you might not get any better answer to...

Can i sue my college and the DON of the school for Discrimination

There may be something here. Sounds like the makings of a good case. Is the College also your Employer? Are you also over 40 or a minority...

When filing an amended complaint in federal court can you name new defendants?

No. You would have to serve the new defendants with the lawsuit.

You should be eligible if you worked with normal diligence at the job even if you were not up to their standards. You will not have been thought...

Typically not. There are two concepts in UC here that would make such a case very difficult. First, you have to be compelled to quit for a...