By submitting the note indicating you need light duty, you are making a request for a reasonable accommodation (assuming your employer has more...

Should i sue my boss for not paying me overtime?

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, you can recover liquidated damages in the amount of overtime you should have been paid, meaning you could...

Virginia recently passed a law that prohibits discrimination based on “traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type,...

Can I sue unemployment commission?

Unfortunately, the Virginia Employment Commission is experiencing a huge backlog in processing unemployment claims and delays are common. If you...

If you were terminated while you were on Emergency Paid Sick Leave or Emergency Family and Medical Leave provided under the recent federal laws to...

Is this illegal ?

It could be unlawful if you believe the reason you are being treated differently due to your inclusion in a protected category - that is your age,...

Unfulfilled contract?

If you have an executed contract signed by you and your former employer, and your former employer has not fulfilled their obligations as required...

Do i have a case for wrongful termination?

If you believe you were fired for the gossiping or the profanity, then neither of those reasons were illegal reasons that would constitute wrongful...

I'm thinking of giving a notice and would like to know if I have a right to my 40hrs of vacation time?

That is completely dependent on your employer's policies. I would suggest reviewing the leave policy or employee handbook. If there is no policy...

How long should I hold a partial deposit payment until I return it if the rest of the deposit isn't received?

If you have not performed any services or incurred any costs, you should generally not retain the partial deposit payment. How much time has...