I am an employee. Are these business owners breaking any laws by refusing to pay for my position? Is there anything I can do?

Given what you have stated about this employer, it may decide to contest your unemployment claim on grounds of willful misconduct (see my guide on...

Will i be able to collect unemployment after being fired or forced resignation?

If you voluntarily quit, you will be ineligible for unemployment compensation. Further, in order to qualify for unemployment compensation, you...

I feel like I been harass and was fried for no reason. I'm good worker never had one problem with my work. Do I need a lawyer

Unless you can prove that you were fired for PROHIBITED Discrimination (e.g., race, age, sex, national origin, creed and/or disability) or...

I moved from PA to VA, collected unemployment from PA illegally for 8 months while working in VA

Not a wise thing to do.... as the employer reports earnings etc. to the IRS so you know that the agency will eventually catch you. Also, most...

I was wondering if my employer can withhold my last paycheck if I don't sign a release form? I live in Virginia

In most situations, no. Before contacting an attorney, I would contact the US Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division to see if they can...

What type of lawyer do I see about a unemployment hearing and appeals representative failing to do their job?

Based on what you have reported, this may also involve malpractice to me as any attorney who agrees to take such a case should have known the...

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Do I have the right to take legal actions?

Unfortunately, unless (1) you have an enforceable employment contract specifying the working conditions of employment, which the employer is...

A car dealership in Virginia made blatantly false statement on my termination slip when I was fired. Can I challenge this?

No, unless you can prove that you were fired for a PROHIBITED form of discrimination (e.g., race, age, sex, creed, national origin, and/or...

Being harassed by my supervisor.

Considering the circumstances, it may be a good idea to look for other employment ASAP.

Is it illegal to force disclose of personal information in exchange for sick leave?

Generally, the employer is not allowed to reveal such information to the general workforce but it can be revealed to certain individuals who have a...