I was fired from my job, i am receiving unemployment. I received a package yesterday stating that my former employer appealed.

Attorney Davis is correct. The hearing is a legal proceeding in which the employer may be represented by an attorney or, at the very least,...

Should I still get my overtime pay?

You are only entitled to overtime if you are non-exempt and work more than 40 hours per week. Your boss is not required to pay overtime if the...

Does a signed employment contract carry a valid requirement to continued employment even if contract was incorrectly drafted?

It will depend primarily on the language of the contract. You should have the contract reviewed by an experienced employment attorney. I have...

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If my employer provides 6 weeks paid "maternity" leave are they required to provide it to the husband of an expectant mother?

There is no paid maternity leave required by federal or state law in North Carolina. However, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requires...

The law does not require an employer to tell an employee the reason for a workplace investigation.

The law does not require an employer to tell an employee the reason for a workplace investigation.

Can my ex-employer talk to my hockey coach about why they let me go?

You will need to submit this question to a New York employment attorney if the employment and discussions happened in New York. If the employment...

Can a employer ask for their payment back?

Certainly it sounds like this is the employer's fault because it made the mistake. However, legally they are allowed to recoup the money from you.

How does it work for the lawyer fee if I want to sue my x employer for discrimination?

In the United States, we operate under the American Rule which means that each party must pay its own attorney for services. (Although you may be...

Can I sue my place of employment?

North Carolina is an employment-at-will state and you can be fired for any reason. In certain, limited circumstances, you might be able to file a...