ABSOLUTELY - do not sign any release - even be careful with depositing a check. Talk with an attorney who can assist you with recovering not...

Can I be Furloughed & maintain my H1b Visa & is there a time period that you can be unpaid or should i look for a new employer ?

You can maintain your H-1B visa so long as your employer does not notify USCIS that it is terminated. Best of all, you are entitled to receive...

It depends. Most reputable attorneys will work on a "statutory fee" basis. This is because workplace laws prohibiting illegal harassment also...

There is no announced guidance on this, but it would seem to be good cause if your employer is endangering the health of you and your family. This...

Can I get fired for getting sick at work?

I hope you are feeling better. To answer your question "can they do that?", I would say possibly not. You should reach out to a knowledgeable...

Can I file for unemployment if I am not able to work due to child care issues?

You may be an employee (as opposed to an independent contractor). If wrongfully mischaracterized as a contractor, you may be entitled to relief...

Generally, you have a three year look back from the date you file a lawsuit. So even though you quit in April 2018, it is unclear from your...

If you get Sick during COVID-19 period can employer stop using PTO or sick hours? ?

Most likely the answer is yes - but you should talk to an attorney knowledgeable about the recent Federal expansion to FMLA and who practices in...

Is it legal to work for an employer who has just filed an H1B visa when I am unlawfully present in US(visa denied)?

It would not be lawful. You should review applicable USCIS regulations.

Is an assistant-level job that pays hourly & might make over $455 some weeks considered exempt or non-?

If your cousin is paid hourly, it does not matter what her weekly income is - the $455/week is only relevant if she is paid a true salary. It...