The last post is correct. Under Georgia law, an employee cannot waive his/her right to apply for unemployment insurance benefits. See O.C.G.A....

How should i deal with the realization of my employer compensating me in an unlawful fashion?

You should consult with an attorney, such as myself, who specializes in handling wage/hour and overtime cases in Georgia. I would be happy to...

What is the statute of limitations on filing a lawsuit for discrimination and harassment against an employer in georgia

You may also have a claim against your employer for negligent retention/supervision and/or intentional infliction of emotional distress. The...

Would you take my employment law case?

I would be happy to talk with you as well. My practice is focused on employment law-including discrimination and FLSA cases.

I work for a medical lab,since 09/10 we have become salary employee(to not pay overtime). If I am out for any reason 8 hours if

Paying an employee a salary does not necessarily make that employee exempt from the overtime pay requirement. It will depend upon the employee's...

Do I need to have an attorney?

Depending on the circumstances, your employer's actions may violate your legal rights. I would recommend that you consult with an attorney, such...

How do I inform my employer of my disability (ADHD) in accordance with ADA?

I would recommend that you complain in writing to your employer's human resources department about the co-worker's harassment based on your...

I recently had a baby and was out in leave due to return in a few weeks.

CORRECTION: To be covered under the FMLA, an employer must have at least 50 employees within a 75-mile radius from the employee's work location.

I recently had a baby and was out in leave due to return in a few weeks.

If your employer was covered under the Family and Medical Leave Act ("FMLA") (it must have 50 or more employees within a 50-mile radius from your...

I had a asthma attack and had to be hospitalized i let my employer know they said to take another week off for me to heal i went

If your former employer has 50 or more employees within a 75 mile radius and you worked at least 1250 hours in the past 12 months, you may have...