Unemployement "Petition for Judicial Review."

A "Petition for Judicial Review" is a request by your former employer for a court to review the decision of the Employment Security Commission. I...

Can a employer fire me because the tags on my car are not legal?

Yes, she can fire you for not having "legal" tags on your car. However, unless you need to drive for your work, then you probably would not be...

This week I was forced to take a $700 a month pay cut. Will I be eligible for unemployment? Is it illegal?

In general, it is not unlawful to cut an employee's pay. If a $700 per month reduction reduces you below minimum wage, then you would have a claim...

I worked for over 2 months and did not submit the time sheet and now my employer do not want to pay me. what can i do

Your employer has to pay you for all time worked if you are a non-exempt employee. You should contact the NC Department of Labor Wage and Hour...

Live in North Carolina, can employer force me to return back into a classroom, when dr. states don't due to the cancer in lungs

This is a complex issue and you need expert advice. However, your employer is not bound by the doctor's orders and in general is not required to...

I was arrested for a misdemeanor and charges were dismissed. I am about to receive a job offer. Could I loose the offer?

Could you lose the offer? Yes. A North Carolina employer can refuse to hire you because of an arrest whether is was dismissed or not.

Does the agreement say how long they have to pay? No way to revoke your signature, but you may be able to get the EEOC to either (1) enforce the...

If i have a lawyer, do i have to be present for the hearing of an appeal for denied unemployment?

Yes, you will need to be present for the hearing and to testify even if you have an attorney.

Do I have any legal options around discrimination for this? I feel they are now looking for other reasons to fire me.

At this point, it doesn't seem you have been subjected to an adverse action such as firing. However, it does appear that she may think you have a...

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Can an employer not hire me because of what they heard about me from a person that they know

Yes, they can refuse to hire you based on accusations that you stole. However, you may have a claim for defamation against the person who made the...