How am I able to get my part of the settlement?

You don't need to worry about the other action. Contact a lawyer of your choosing for your own and do so quickly as the more time passes the less...

Former "Employer" owes me $3400 Can I go to small claim court?

The advise from the local law firm was correct if this was or is a wage claim regardless of whether you were on the payroll or not. If it is a...

Can I be fired even tho a background check was never mentioned and I let my job go where I was stable.

Employers are able to condition employment on background checks, however, that practice is under scrutiny by the EEOC as it can be used as a...

Are employers legally obligated to notify an employee they were terminated?

No legal requirement to be noticed in any particular form. I recommend you apply for unemployment benefits now that you know the job is no longer...

Can I sue them for discrimination? How long do I have it's been 6 months.

The advise of Tara Faenza is correct, but I write to add to advise that there are other potential forms of discrimination. Depending on the City...

Am I also entitled to 60% of my historical commissions?

This is going to be a question that can be answered by reviewing the terms of the STD benefit secured by your employer. Typically these are third...

Is the above true and am I able to pursue opportunities at competitive companies unencumbered?

You need to obtain legal guidance before entering into the severance agreement especially if it is binding you to a non-compete agreement and/or...

As it relates to the unemployment compensation, that is nothing more that what the law dictates. It does not mean that she could not collect, only...

Can they force me to sign an employment contract after I started working for 3 months and could they fire me for not signing?

Yes to both. You may want to check to make sure you are being compensated properly. Unless you are exempt under the FLSA (and that is not...

Am I entitled to unemployment compensation back pay? How do I go about getting it if I am?

You likely will not b able to recover for that period given when you filed and/or reported when you were out of work. Being terminated does not...