How can I determine damages if my former employer lied about me to the agency that oversees unemployment in Florida?

You have a very difficult case if any at all. If the employer's statement was made as part of an unemployment proceeding, it is protected by a...

How do we know if it is a real civil demand

I agree with the prior response. If restitution was made part of the criminal resolution and it has been paid then there should not be a civil...

There is little I can add to the excellent responses of the two prior attorneys. However, let me just say that there is no "benefit" from being an...

Do I quit or wait to be let go? Can I collect unemployment?

I see no reason for you to quit unless you want to avoid having the termination on your record or if you enter into a written agreement with the...

The advice of the other attorneys especially about the worker compensation claim issue and the possibility of a potential claim under the Family &...

Related to deposit for a wedding venue

Much depends on the consumer protection laws in California so you should consult with a local attorney. Generally, you do not have a right to...

Can we solve this problem without getting fired?

You should check with a local attorney to see if your state has any special exceptions to the at will employment doctrine which permits an employer...

Do I have legal recourse against my employer?

Louisiana is a very particular state in this country. Its common law is not English common law but Napoleonic common law. Thus, in Louisiana...

Interrogitories vs request for admission

1st, they serve different purposes. Interrogatories seek sworn answers but are often prepared by the attorney who has the client review it and sign...

Which is worse, an employer firing an employee for a dumb reason or an individual filing a lawsuit against his former employer?

Respectfully, the question doesn't make much sense. An employer firing an employee for a dumb reason is perfectly legal in an at-will employment...