Are in-person unemployment appeal hearings (first-level) open to the public for observation?

No. In most DES offices, the hearing room is barely big enough for the parties, much less an admiring public.

Do I need a lawyer to help me appeal for the second time for my benefits?

Need? No. Could having a lawyer possibly help you argue your case and increase your chances of receiving benefits? Absolutely.

Do I have to give my sons father his ssn for him to put on his job health insurance and it's a court order.

I'm so confused by this question. I gather that there's a court order of some sort, insurance, an an issue of providing your son's social security...

Generally, no. Unless 20/20 vision is a bona fide occupational requirement and your vision cannot be reasonably accommodated (wearing glasses is a...

What kind of lawyer do I need to appeal an unemployment denial and what is the normal fee.

You'll want to find an employment lawyer who handles unemployment benefits cases regularly. There is no "normal" fee, but it's probably best to...

An ex-employee of my company called a peer at work about a criminal legal case of mine which were not made public; can I sue?

From your description, it seems like the ex-employee was telling the truth about the criminal matter. This means there is no defamation. Otherwise,...

I need a lawyer for my hearing

The Find-A-Lawyer service on Avvo could get you an employment lawyer, as could the North Carolina Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service. The...

Can I sue my job for taking 30 minutes for lunch when I stay on floor working. When I say something about it nothing is done.

If you're saying that your job doesn't pay you for 30 minutes each day where you work rather than taking lunch, yes you can. That is a violation of...

My employer has informed be that I must now clean the building including the position I now hold. Can they legally do that?

Unless they're doing it because you're a member of protected class (say, your race) or have engaged in a protected activity (say, filed an OSHA...

Attorney Love is correct. There's no law mandating that employers give their employees ANY days off whatsoever (assuming we're not talking about...