Can you sue your employer for stating you are a single mother and unable to do your job?

If your employer actually stated this exactly as you say, this is very concerning and likely the basis for a lawsuit should you get fired. The...

Can my wife file a lawsuit against her company/co managers/ boss for a letter she found that is personally slanderous?

While the other attorneys' comments are mostly accurate, as a labor & employment attorney, I have a slightly different take on this situation....

Can you be terminated for someone else's poor judgement?

I see situations like this very frequently in my practice. Are you a union member? If so, check your CBA and check with your union rep regarding...

Hi, i have worked at the same company for 6 years, two months ago i went on short term disability due to needing surgery

This is an interesting set of facts and I can certainly understand your confusion. The first thing to understand is that short-term disability...

Can i sue my employer?

This depends on the specific facts and underlying reasons for your termination. If you demanded a raise because the employer was failing to pay you...

Can my employer terminate me for poor work performance due to health problems? I have no FMLA/pto, dr approved time off

Mr. Stein is definitely on the right track. However, a lot depends on what your functional abilities are to date and what they will be in the near...

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Union responsibility??????

I have seen this frequently and unfortunately it sounds like the union may have breached its fiduciary duty and/or duties under a...

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Managers have the aurhtority to balance budget by cutting employees hors,what if it is proven decison was to manager's benefit,

In all likelihood, yes, the manager can do this so long as s/he is not discriminating on the basis of race, age, gender, disability etc.

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Is it legal for an employer to change your pay from salaried to commission only without notice and with a letter of intent.

In all likelihood, the employer may prospectively change your pay structure as this is a term and condition of your employment. However, an...

My title is electrical foreman, but I spend most of my time completing physical labor. I do not make any decisions on hiring.

Your inquiry is all too common. Some employees are exempt from the overtime pay provisions, some from both the minimum wage and overtime pay...