Do I need an attorney for a mitigation? Me vs former employer, fired for discrimination.

I think you are referring to a mediation and I assume it is through the EEOC. While technically, you don't need a lawyer, I would highly recommend...

1099 employee, instructed what time to work and where to work. How do I collect unemployment

First and foremost, there is a possibility that you were mis-classified as an independent contractor when, the "economic realities" of the...

What to do about supervisor telling my illness to other staff member at work, ended up on facebook.

Hi there. You should complain in writing to your manager or hr that you believe you are being retaliated against as a result of you objecting to...

I get this question frequently in my practice. While the FMLA protects your job, short term disability does not. Attendance is an essential...

Confidentiality, Non-Disclosure and Non -Solicitation Agreement

Over the years, employers have developed policies and procedures such as requiring employees to sign arbitration, and these types of agreements as...

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How do i recover unpaid wages as a private contractor from a telemarketing business ?

These telemarketing companies are generally scams and misclassify employees as independent contractors to avoid the payment of minimum wage and...

How to handle situation where supervisor gives you layoff notice due to budget but shortly posts ad for a similar position?

There are all sorts of labor implications here based on certain facts- how old are you- what is your gender- what is your race- were you the only...

Can my employer deduct 30 minutes from my paycheck if I don't take a break?

The overtime laws under the Fair Labor Standards Act say that, unless you get (and the courts differ on this) at least 12-15 minutes of...

Is it discrimination if your employer keeps you from advancing in your depart. because of the ability to drive due to epilepsy?

Hi there. Your question no doubt triggers an employer's obligations under the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act). If job advancement depends...

Can't it be proven in court I was poison with muric acid.? My X attorney said he could with a specalist.?

The answer to your questions is very fact specific and detail oriented. You may have a workers' compensation or OSHA claim against your employer. ...