Can I be fired for poor performance as a result of an illness my employer is aware of?

The short answer to your question is "yes". Your employer can terminate you for poor performance even if it is aware that your poor performance...

I received my order of discharge signed off by the judge under the first-offender, how will that affect me getting employment

First, I do not think it will hurt to get a copy of your background report. Regarding the rest of your post, I am unsure how or if this will show...

I'm have symptoms and my boss won't let me go to a doctor

Your post is a bit confusing. Are you stating that your employer will give you an attendance warning even if you visit a doctor on your day off? ...

As an initial matter, your post does not provide sufficient information to determine whether you were wrongfully terminated. Moreover, from the...

Are hugs classified as sexual harassment?

I agree with Mr. Madison's advice. In addition, based on the facts that you provided, I am not sure that you have a very strong sexual harassment...

I was fired for not following a policy I did not know exisred, can I do anything about this?

If you were an at-will employee you could be fired for any reason as long as the reason was not discriminatory. Moreover, your failure to sign the...

Future Employment with arrest record(2013)-Software Development/MBA

I am unclear as to what you are asking. Do you want to know if your arrest will prevent you from getting other jobs? Or, are you asking if your...

As an hourly employee, do I have to be on call every day with no weekends to ensure that I be paid for 40 hours?

Your question requires a significant amount of legal analysis. I would suggest that you arrange to speak with a labor and employment attorney at...

Can employers fire their employees after employees gave them 2 weeks notice?

The information that you received from Messrs. Riddle and Taylor is quite correct. I might add one thought though. If your co-worker can show...

Is there any recourse if I feel like my forced resignation was unfair?

I agree with the previous answer. Also, the "modest severance package" that you referenced is important. Generally these packages include...

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