Do i have legal recourse when a coworker is fired for randomly testing positive for marijuana, and implicates me as a smoker?

From your facts you may have a case for slander against the employee who accused you of being a marijuana smoker. But since that employee is not a...

Can I take legal action?

You can file a complain with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in your state for race and gender discrimination. THESE COMMENTS...

Do I get paid for being On Call?

You can contact the Wage and Hour Agency in your state to see if there have been any violations. See the link below. THESE COMMENTS ARE NOT...

A consulting firm I worked for hasn't completely paid me for work performed - more than 23k - what can I do legally?

You may haqve to file a lawsuit to recover this money. I assume the consulting firm owes you the money. I assume you can prove you have a contract....

Can an employee get terminated for false accusations from a sub-contractor without any proof of what they are saying?

Most employees are employees "at will" in their employment. This means the employee can walk away from the job at any time. But this also means the...

How can i subpoena social security number from my family

If you are applying for section 8 housing, you may also be eligible for legal aid; therefore, I would check with the legal aid society in your...

I am 64 yrs old and my job was eliminated on 4/30/2010. I am looking for a job however can I apply for social security also?

Some states offset against Social Security Early Retirement benefits and some states do not do this. According to the list which you can access by...

Social Security Benefit issues

You should immediately go to your local Social Security Office and report this and ask that you be named your own payee. You may be able to check...

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Can you be laid off from work while you are out on FMLA?

If you are out due to a medical emergency, then FMLA can protect your job for 90 days if you are a covered employee under the Act. If you think...

Can my employer eliminate my job and then rehire me for less pay and less benefits

Most employees are employees "at will" in their employment. This means the employee can walk away from the job at any time. But this also means the...