I was fired from a retail job of almost 5 years yesterday. I was wondering if I have a wrongful termination suit?

Sorry that the prior response was not especially enlightening, but is nonetheless correct. Admittedly, this seems like a completely ridiculous...

I want to be exempted from ADR/Mediation. What reasons should I give the Ct? And what is "issue present a question of law only?"

Courts like using ADR/mediation to lighten their case loads, which is why more and more cases are being referred to mediation. I think you are...

Upon quitting a job in Gerogia, how long does the employer have to give me my final paycheck?

Although most employers generally will cut a check within a few days of a resignation, I don't believe GA law obligates an employer to issue a...

Does the Lily Ledbetter fair pay act applies to a Section 1981 claim?

Sorry, but I don't think so. Section 1981 is like Title VII in that it allows you to assert a race discrimination claim without having to exhaust...

What are the chances that my Title VII national origin claim will be affected by Res judicata or Collateral Estoppel?

You raise a very important question. The trick here is to not bring two separate civil actions. If you bring your Section 1981 claim first, and...

Does submitting an EEOC questionnaire and or a formal charge sufficient to constitute a charge for the purpose of SOL?

I agree with the previous answer. In order to preserve your Section 1981 claim, you must file a civil action within the 4 year SOL, irrespective...

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I have ? re a document I signed from my employer after being laid off.

If the severance agreement is clear that your former employer agreed to pay you for 4 wks + 37 hrs of vacation, then yes, the mistake is theirs and...

Can i sue my previous employer for firing me, after requesting to be paid for hours worked?

Well, yes and no. You can, in theory, sue your former employer for the value of the two hours you worked, but were unpaid. You CANNOT sue your...

Do i need a lawyer for an unemployment appeal?

The good news for you is that the burden in these types of cases is always on the employer to prove to the satisfaction of the hearing officer that...

How do I prepare for upcoming small claims case, when the plaintiff will ignore my requests for any information?

Admittedly, it is very difficult to prepare for a magistrate court case, because there is no opportunity to "discover" anything about the...