I was just laid off from a company where I spent 8 years and they are giving me a severance package which is not fair.

Take your severance package to an employment attorney for review in connection with the reasons for your discharge. There may be a basis for...

My employer laid me off with a severance but they are asking me to work even though I have not signedtheseverance.Whatshouldido?

If you have been offered a severance and asked to sign an agreement, often it will contain a release of claims. You should always have such...

Can I fire someone solely for being a democrat?

You might also consider the broader impact of your decision on other managers, other employees, customers and the like. Although in many instances...

If you are a salaried employee & start a new work week & work 2.5 hours & then they fire you what are they required to pay you

You should speak with an employment attorney that specializes in wage and hour laws. Generally speaking, an employer is only required to pay a...

You should discuss this issue with an immigration attorney. There are limitations on what expenses can be recouped by employers in connection with...

I was terminated from my job for poor job performance. Yet I was given a 4.5 out of 5 on my annual review. Is this legal

It is not illegal to fire you even if you received the best of reviews; however, depending upon what you spoke up about and when in relation to...

I was fired from a University after 14 years of employment for being sick. What is the statute of limitations is it too late.

Almost certainly; however, you will want to consult an employment lawyer and review all of the facts.

I retired from the sheriff department was denied my pension when i returned from Iraq

You should consult with an attorney specializing in employment law and USERRA - you may also want to consult with the US DOL VETS for more...

If i request a settlement with WC and seek my own treatment, will that result in termination from my job?

I defer to my colleagues who specialize in workers compensation cases, which I do not. They have all offered sound advice. I will add that, if...

Should I submit multiple FMLA Certification of Health Care Providers if the 1st was overly optimistic about recovery?

You should consult an employment attorney to thoroughly discuss this issue; however, you should know that you only have 15 days from her employers...