What are implications of signing a waiver agreement in exchange for a significant severance package from former employer?

There may be state laws that apply, so you need to check with an employer lawyer in your state. Generally however, these type of agreements are...

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My husband recently was layed off and was hired with a new company. His new employer screems and swares at all his employees.

I assume by your question that the boss is a jerk with everybody and is not basing his actions on race, national origin, sex, age, or any other...

Employer appealed my unemployment. Should I go to the hearing with counsel?

You need to get an employment lawyer in your State. If your hearing were in Fla , I would say get a lawyer. In Fla you get a hearing if your...

Is it legal in Florida for an ex employer to withhold paying final check?

You will need to file a claim in court, probably small claims court. There are no state or federal laws that would cover this. You have to do it...

If i refuse to take a polygraph and they fire me can i sue for wrongful termination

The Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) generally prohibits lie detector tests, including polygraph tests, by private employers. There are...

Employee rights under the EPPA for possible retaliation by the employer

Under the EPPA, an employee is not required to take a polygraph test, even if the employer in fact meets all the requirements of the "ongoing...

If I am terminated due to failure on a polygraph test, can I sue my employer?

Assuming that this is a private employer, an employer can not fire you solely for failing a polygraph test. Moreover, an employer must follow...