Catastrophic leave

It sounds like the leave you were on was under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), which is a federal law that triggers various obligations...

How can I get an attorney to take my case? I am disabled and I am being discriminated against by my employer.

I would highly recommend that you consult with Brian East ([email protected]) as he is not only a terrific attorney and fellow member of the National...

I was wrongfully terminated on august 16, 2011. Are all my options expired?

You missed the deadline to filed a claim under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 BUT you absolutely have a valid claim under 42 USC 1981,...

Short answer is, yes, you can likely be fired for stealing a few fountain drinks. Unless your membership in a protected class, such as race,...

My girlfriend was fired from her job during a disability claim process. What are our options?

I agree with Mr. Rosskopf but add the following. It sounds like the employer may have jumped the gun in firing her- using her medical condition as...

My former employer fired me by way of email because he felt I was disrespectiful of him which could be argued, I chose not to

At last check, under Florida law, an employer may not withhold payment of wages due because you "owed an apology." It sounds like your boss's...

Semi monthly pay in florida

Most hourly employees in the Florida are entitled to a special overtime pay rate for any hours worked over a total of 40 in a single work week...

In Florida, you must be paid for every hour actually worked. Providing "2 weeks notice" does not entitle you to 2 weeks pay unless you have an...

CAN AN EMPLOYER THREATEN YOU AFTER YOU QUIT FOR MEDICAL REASONS SAYING THAT THEY WILL MAKE SURE YOU DON'T GET PAID UNEMPLOYMENT

It sounds like the employer's wife is simply trying to bully you, possibly into withdrawing your claim for unemployment benefits. However, in...

Health insurance was canceled without notification. Employer kept making payroll deductions on every paycheck until I found out.

In all likelihood, you would be able to sue your employer bother under ERISA (federal law governing employee benefit plans) and under regular...