Is it reasonable to ask for the waiver of liability in a severance package to be extended to the employee as well as employer?

Yes, that is a standard clause and generally the reason the employer is paying money. As for releasing the employee, seldom see that but the...

Do I have a case for a law suit?

Unforunately, the employer is able to terminate for this reason based on the at-will doctrine which allows for the termination of that relationship...

I was terminated from my job for entering a clients room. I know that I was wrong for entering room. I went to give her food.

The employer is able to terminate you without providing you the benefit of progressive discipline. I do recommend that you apply for unemployment....

If I am a salaried manager for a non profit, can they force me to do volunteer hours?

If, in fact, you are exempt from overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act, they can require you to work the extra time for the same money. ...

I was recently fired for " inappropriate discussion of wages with fellow employees" 1. Is this legal?

This does not sounds like something covered under the National Labor Relations Act, but I encourage you to explore that further. If it was a...

Hello. I signed a 2 yr contract with a hospital & they have now cut our shift differential (I work at night) with no warning.

I agree with Mr. Schofield (no relation), but I would also be surprised to see that this contract was not terminable at wil and if it is that also...

You do not have to sign a release in order to obtain your last paycheck. If they will not give you your check, contact a lawyer to demand your...

I was 'let go' and never told it was for misconduct and now they are denying my unemployment, is this legal?

I too recommend that you have counsel represent you at the hearing. If you don't prevail at the hearing, you will be required to pay back the...

I recently suffered a seizure and was taken to the hospital. This happened at home. I was let go from my job as a result.

I agree with Mr. Rothman. There is also a possibility of a FMLA violation as well depending on how long you were in the hospital and away from...

I work as babysitter and housecleaner about 6 or 7 months for a family. I worked per hour.

If you are owed wages due to the check not clearing, contact a lawyer right away. My office handles these types of claims which can often be...